Mayor Furgeson Calls Center Opponents Shitty House
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- Mayor Scott Furgeson said on camera that the “No Data Center” signs appear only in “shitty houses” and that most of the sign‑holders are rentals.
- $2 billion data center proposal has become a political flashpoint in Shelbyville, Indiana.
- Residents of Shelbyville called the mayor’s language disrespectful and hurtful.
- Alexas Williams told local NBC affiliate WTHR the mayor’s words were “kind of disrespectful” and “kind of hurtful.”
- A woman confronting the mayor said the residents are “working class,” and another added that rentals are still human beings.
- Mayor’s office spokesperson released a statement that the mayor regrets his choice of words may have caused offense.
Why it matters: The mayor’s slur fuels community anger, undermining support for the $2 billion data center and exposing the administration to criticism; residents gain a platform to demand respectful dialogue, while the mayor and project face heightened further political risk and possible delays.
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