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Montgomery County Commission approves tax breaks for Amazon data center

Hundreds of people gathered Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Montgomery City Elementary School to voice their concerns over proposed data centers suggested to be built in the county.
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Hundreds of people gathered Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Montgomery City Elementary School to voice their concerns over proposed data centers suggested to be built in the county.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Montgomery County Commission has approved tax breaks for the upcoming Amazon data center.

Presiding Commissioner Ryan Poston said on Thursday that the breaks were unanimously approved last week by the commission.  

“As this process continues, we’re encouraged by the meaningful benefits this project could deliver, including new construction and long-term technology jobs, expanded opportunities for local contractors and small businesses, and sustainable tax revenue that supports schools, public safety, and essential community services,” an Amazon spokesman wrote in a Thursday statement.

A pair of data centers have been proposed in the county have seen strong pushback from residents, who have gathered at multiple public meetings to voice concerns on the environmental affects and more. Most questions during a Dec. 8 town hall were left unanswered.

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