RDA discusses election fallout, development projects and president search

The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas discussed concerns about the impact of Emporia's recent election results on local economic development, with officials saying at least one potential investment has been withdrawn and other projects are being reconsidered.During Friday morning's RDA board meeting, members discussed the passage of ballot Questions 2 and 3, which restrict certain data centers and battery energy storage systems, as well as ongoing business expansion projects and the search for a new RDA president.Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods said the election results have already prompted some investors to reconsider their plans, including projects unrelated to data centers."We saw an immediate shock afterwards from a development standpoint that wasn't related to the data center," Woods said.He said one investment group had walked away from a potential project, while others were renegotiating plans or delaying decisions.

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