Scott Stratton Henderson

Scott Stratton Henderson, a college student from Young St. Charles who organized local opposition to a proposed data center. He uncovers Project Cumulus, sparks a viral petition, and helps mobilize noisy city hall meetings. The story covers secrecy and NDAs, worries about location, and a developer withdrawal — with the community poised to keep watch if the plan returns.

Scott Stratton Henderson, a college student from St. Charles, Missouri, spearheaded community resistance against the proposed Project Cumulus data center. He shares how he rallied locals through a Change.org petition, leading to packed council meetings and a withdrawal of the development proposal. Joined by technology policy expert Asad Ramzanali, they discuss the economic implications of such projects, highlighting concerns over water use, tax breaks, and long-term local benefits. Their story reveals the power of grassroots activism in addressing tech's impact on small towns.