Finally after misguided ideas of Ski Lakes, Sports Complexes, and other “economic development” projects, we finally see a good move of REAL economic development by the government we have entrusted to help create jobs.
The announcement by Cummins to bring 600 jobs to Columbus, Indiana ,after a super profitable year due to its strong growth in China, India, and Brazil, is nothing but great news for taxpayers in Columbus and even in the surrounding region. Who could argue against the incentives of aiding in the construction of a parking garage? There is only one problem to this scenario.
After misusing a “tool” for economic development, we now have a great reason cause to use the Economic Development Income Tax which the City made such a fuss about needing a couple years ago. These are the times we should use such funds. 600 high paying jobs will provide a bountiful stimulus to our economy, but is it because of the things our elected officials have done? No. Cummins has excelled in a poor global economy and is booming so much it needs more people in its headquarters location, Columbus.
So while some pat themselves on the back for a “job well done,” I say thanks to Cummins for choosing Columbus once again to bring jobs to. I also say thanks to those who are leading the way on working with Cummins to construct these things they need to bring the 600 jobs here. I say shame to those who have squandered our EDIT funds on unproven and unstudied ventures like sports complexes which, according to a study commissioned in part by Cummins, indicates it could cause a 36 inch effect on flooding because it is being built in the flood fringe, a part of land officials have assured residents, without any certainty, would not have much effect on flooding.
Cummins is adding 600 jobs to Columbus. A new facility to educate people of southern Indiana about advanced manufacturing has been completed. Citizens are gathering together to celebrate the summer and community. This all points to a very important quality of Columbus.
Columbus is great in spite of its government.
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