Overview
- Christine Le Jeune of Great Lakes Neighbors United spoke against the $8 billion Vantage data center, exceeded the three‑minute limit, shouted as she returned to her seat, and was then told to leave.
- Police said she refused lawful requests, went limp in passive resistance, had to be lifted or dragged, and at times kicked or obstructed officers during the removal.
- Two other women were also removed for disrupting the meeting; all three — ages 43, 52, and 55 — were cited for disorderly conduct, with two released at the scene and a third released later after initially refusing to identify herself.
- The council recessed for more than 30 minutes and then resumed public comment, as City Attorney Matthew Nugent reminded attendees of decorum and the requirement to leave if asked.
- Opposition groups posted video of the confrontation, reflecting intensifying local pushback to the recently approved data center project.