Recall election for Independence Councilman John Perkins on Tuesday

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Grain Valley. Share your story idea with Claire.

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The fate of Independence 1st District Councilman John Perkins is up in the air as residents head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether he should be recalled.

A group filed a petition in April to recall Perkins after the council's March approval of the Nebius data center.

KSHB 41 News reporter Tod Palmer spoke with residents on both sides of the vote and Perkins ahead of the special election.

Tuesday's polls are only open for those living in the 1st District, which is west of 291 and north of 23rd Street in northeast Independence. There are approximately 14,250 registered voters.

Voters should check their polling location at jcebmo.org before heading out the door, as there are only three open: Maywood Baptist Church, 10505 E. Winner Road; Mid-Continent Public Library’s North Independence Branch, 317 W. U.S. 24; and the Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion St.

The Jackson County Election Board consolidated polls into the three spots to prevent school disruptions, help with staffing and save money. The special election cost Independence taxpayers $164,400.

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