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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Thu Jun 11, 2026, 01:23 PM Thursday

Caught on camera, Indiana mayor says data center opponents live in 's***ty houses' [View all]

An Indiana mayor is facing backlash over a video of him talking with residents about a proposed data center, where he appeared to dismiss critics as poor renters living in "s***ty houses," as Moneywise detailed.

The exchange stems from a June 1 Facebook video recorded in Shelbyville, the outlet noted.

What happened?
Facebook user Amy Harness shared the clip, and Shelbyville Mayor Scott Furgeson is seen holding a "No Data Centers" sign while speaking with people off-camera about opposition to a large proposed data center, as Moneywise documented.

At one point, he says: "I've seen a lot of these all over the town, but I only see them in s***ty houses."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/caught-camera-indiana-mayor-says-154600453.html

Indiana must be so proud.

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