The controversial city incentive agreement with Meta Platforms Inc. for the Northeast El Paso data center will remain in place after the City Council voted 5-3 against a proposal that could have led to its termination.

"Vote them out" and "We'll see you in November" a crowd of people who oppose the data center chanted after the heated Tuesday meeting that featured seven hours of public comment, much of it opposed to the data center plans.

Josh Aceveo, Chris Canales and Lily Limn voted in favor of terminating the contract, while city Reps.