Promises, promises ...Why do area residents see only dark side of Chrysler's big news?
By NICOLE GERRING
Times Herald
...Although past projects have brought prosperity to the area, a string of letdowns in the past decade could be responsible for local skepticism regarding new economic development.
Developers hoped to build a casino in Port Huron or in Port Huron Township, but those plans never materialized because of roadblocks.
It's been more than four years since then-Gov. John Engler gave the Bay Mills Indian Community the right to build a casino in Port Huron if it gave up a land claim in the Upper Peninsula. Congress has yet to approve the measure.
Local community leaders have said the casino could bring 2,500 to 3,000 permanent jobs to the area and 600 to 650 construction jobs...
...In March 2006, Clinton Township developer Tony DeFeo announced plans to build a casino, hotel and indoor water park in downtown Port Huron. He also promised to take over McMorran Place and expand the hockey arena.
Neither project has seen any progress... (Full Story)
Developers hoped to build a casino in Port Huron or in Port Huron Township, but those plans never materialized because of roadblocks.
It's been more than four years since then-Gov. John Engler gave the Bay Mills Indian Community the right to build a casino in Port Huron if it gave up a land claim in the Upper Peninsula. Congress has yet to approve the measure.
Local community leaders have said the casino could bring 2,500 to 3,000 permanent jobs to the area and 600 to 650 construction jobs...
...In March 2006, Clinton Township developer Tony DeFeo announced plans to build a casino, hotel and indoor water park in downtown Port Huron. He also promised to take over McMorran Place and expand the hockey arena.
Neither project has seen any progress... (Full Story)
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