QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri communities welcome data centers?

Gov. Mike Kehoe joined executives from Google on Wednesday in High Hill to celebrate the company's plan to build a data center near New Florence in Montgomery County.

Part of the message emphasized the benefits of such projects for local communities. In this case, Kehoe said Google plans to invest $15 billion, including infrastructure upgrades. The project will also bring jobs, according to Kehoe and Google.

And, Kehoe said, welcoming such projects helps position Missouri for the future.

But data center plans have also drawn intense opposition in Montgomery County -- as have plans for data centers across Missouri and the country.

Do you think communities should welcome data centers? Let us know by voting in the poll.