August 30, 2004
Executive Office Committed to Bringing Jobs to State
August 30, 2004
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said she will ask the Legislature to move swiftly in passing legislation to convey a 690-acre parcel of land in York Township to Toyota Technical Center, USA, Inc.
Granholm said she hopes state lawmakers will act on her request when they return to Lansing next week.
"Toyota is poised to expand their operation in Michigan and, in the process, provide thousands of great job opportunities for Michigan residents," Granholm said. "What Toyota is proposing is the type of development that is in keeping with our goal of making Michigan a global economic powerhouse in the 21st century and, therefore, we are going to do everything in our power to make their dream a reality in York Township."
The Governor’s announcement comes on the heels of a decision by the Michigan Department of Management and Budget to exercise its sole discretion in rejecting two bids for the York Township property which is located at the intersection of US-23 and Willis Road in Washtenaw County.
"We are fighting to bring 21st century jobs to Michigan, and we are committed to doing whatever we need to do to make those jobs a reality," Granholm added. "Toyota has a partner in the State of Michigan, and we will do whatever we can to extend open arms to their interest in expanding their operation in our state."
