U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is holding a public meeting on the cleanup of the Buick City property in an effort to bring new technology, industry, and jobs to Flint.
The meeting is this evening - Wednesday, June 16 - from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Regional Technology Center auditorium at Mott Community College.
From the Senator's press release:
I've been working hard to redevelop this property since 2007, joining with the City of Flint, the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the White House Council on Auto Communities to find a new use for the Buick City property that will bring back good-paying jobs. One of the biggest obstacles to redevelopment, however, is the major environmental clean-up needed on the property. Coordination of efforts between the Environmental Protection Agency and local leaders to move this plan forward as quickly as possible has been a top priority for me. Last month, the EPA announced a $5-7 million cleanup plan for the plant, putting us one step closer to the redevelopment of Buick City. The cleanup of this land will promote business investments and spur job creation, which are critical to the revitalization of Flint.
The possibilities for the former home of Buick are endless. The great location and easy access to many forms of transportation make it a perfect site for an intermodal transportation hub, new manufacturing, or commercial development. These projects would bring thousands of new jobs, and millions of dollars in new investments, to Flint.
will we be able to talk to about anything.
ReplyDeleteThe Flint Area Local can't answer that, as we're not running the meeting ... just reposting the opportunity as a favor to Senator Stabenow who has come to our aid when we've asked.
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