I have attempted to keep up with the information provided citizens about Foxconn and all the benefits it will bring.
I now see that the City of Racine is going to spend close to $100,000 to plan for redevelopment of the area around Regency Mall.
It seems to me that if Foxconn is a reality, the city shouldn't need to get involved; with all of the economic activity generated by Foxconn, it would seem like private enterprise would be tussling among themselves to see who could work their magic first.
This news raises the specter that Foxconn is turning out to be a mirage.
Whatever happened to business telling government to get out of the way, instead of always looking for a freebie?
Bill Krummel, Mount Pleasant
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Mr. Krummel, your letter raises the specter that you have made no cogent point.
Mr. Krummel. One problem with your statement is that it confuses Racine County with Racine City. Yes the County and Mt. Pleasant have provided huge incentives which judging by construction activity on and around the Foxconn site is epic. Racine City is a different story due to a number of reasons. Racine City has been offered a great opportunity but up to this point there seems to be little or no construction activity. Racine County is booming with crews working through the winter.
Tear down the mall and develop an area like Drexel Square.
Too late. Since government gave Foxconn a big check, shouldn't any other business expect the same? And the mall. Let it die a slow and painful death as it will.
There was no big check given to FoxConn. Luddite.
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