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McGregor residents submit petition to recall mayor over data center, water concerns
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Alexa Conroy , KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
A petition to recall McGregor Mayor Jim Lilley is potentially moving into its next phase after recall advocates collected enough signatures from qualified voters. Watch Full Story Here: McGregor residents submit petition to recall mayor over data center, water concerns Early this week, the comple...
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Key takeaway Joel Deluzio, a local pastor and McGregor resident for 10 years, said he hasn't seen a major change to his daily life, but he has concerns about the long-term impact on the region's water supply.
Why this matters in The Waco
The recall effort in McGregor has significant implications for the broader Waco area, where concerns about water conservation and economic development are increasingly intertwined. As the city reviews the petition and verifies signatures, residents will be watching closely to see how this process unfolds and what it might mean for future development projects in the region. The fact that a local pastor like Joel Deluzio is speaking out about the need for responsible stewardship of communal resources suggests that this issue is resonating with a wide range of community members. If the recall effort moves forward, it could prompt a wider conversation about the role of local government in balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability, and what that means for the long-term health of the region's water supply. The outcome of this petition will be closely watched by neighboring cities and towns, where similar debates are likely to emerge in the coming years.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A petition to recall McGregor Mayor Jim Lilley is potentially moving into its next phase after recall advocates collected enough signatures from qualified voters. Watch Full Story Here: McGregor residents submit petition to recall mayor over data center, water concerns Early this week, the comple...
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