Tea-baggers scare "job creators" away from the community.
In a letter to the Troy Chamber of Commerce, Magna International government affairs manager Frank Ervin says the company is unlikely to locate future facilities in Troy, and may scale-back its current operations in the Oakland County community because of Troy's decision to scrap plans for a new transit center.
Based on Ervin's letter, it appears the decision was as much about the tone and behavior of Troy officials like Mayor Janice Daniels, as it was about the substance of the transit center decision.
Dec. 20, Ervin letter via WDIV: After watching the disappointing behavior of City Council and being exposed to some of the individual actions such as those of the Mayor and Councilman Fleming this morning I am drafting a memo to all Magna group presidents and our Magna corporate executives strongly recommending that Magna International no longer consider the City of Troy for future site considerations, expansions or new job creation. I have also recommended that where ever and when ever possible we reduce our footprint and employment level in Troy in favor or communities who act in the best interest of both the residents and business and not simply use their public position to advance their own private agenda.
The auto supplier currently maintains its United States headquarters in Troy. According to their website, Magna operates “275 manufacturing operations and 85 product development, engineering and sales centres in 26 countries.”
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2011/12/following_troy_transit_center.html
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