A State Senate committee has approved a proposal to give $175-million dollars in incentives to Gotion Incorporated to build an electric vehicle battery parts plant near Big Rapids.
The vote was 10-9.
Among those supporting the project was Jerrilynn Strong, the chair of the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners.
“The direct economic boost will stretch from Cadillac to Grand Rapids and Scotville to Mount Pleasant.” “It will create 2,350 good jobs, better wages and great benefits that will give local families a nicer living in general, not only now but generations to follow.” Strong said.
Gotion is planning to spend $2.4-billion dollars for the factory.
Opponents say the company's ties to China could be a national security threat. Following the approval, State Senator Roger Hauck said in a statement:
“Over the past few months, I have tried to support the proposed Gotion battery project in Big Ra
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