Resolutions are in order of "Most Current" to "Oldest" below:
Gotion Resolution
The Gotion Resolution Passed by 2CD
At the June 10th Meeting of the 2nd Congressional District Committee, the Mecosta County Democratic Party Gotion Resolution was sent to the Policy and Resolution Committee for review. After the Committee's review, the 2CD version of the Gotion Resolution was made available for a 2CD District Committee vote.
The 2CD District Committee had three days to vote for or against the Resolution. The Resolution was carried by a majority vote.
You will find the resolution in its entirety below:
At the June 10th Meeting of the 2nd Congressional District Committee, the Mecosta County Democratic Party Gotion Resolution was sent to the Policy and Resolution Committee for review. After the Committee's review, the 2CD version of the Gotion Resolution was made available for a 2CD District Committee vote.
The 2CD District Committee had three days to vote for or against the Resolution. The Resolution was carried by a majority vote.
You will find the resolution in its entirety below:
06/14/2023
The Second Congressional District Democratic Party of Michigan
RESOLUTION:
SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A GOTION MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN MECOSTA COUNTY MICHIGAN
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act, being Act 376 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended (“Act 376”), Gotion North America Inc. (a Chinese, German and American Company) has filed an application for a Renaissance Zone for a proposed facility to be located in Green Charter Township in the County of Mecosta, Michigan and
WHEREAS, the proposed investment by Gotion North America is slated to be in excess of $2 billion and is expected to create more than 2,000 direct manufacturing jobs and be responsible for creating and/or supporting more than 5000 indirect jobs to our area and
WHEREAS, the proposed plant will manufacture battery components in compliance with national and international goals to promote a cleaner environment and the transition from fossil fuels and
WHEREAS, the state-of- the-art technology and advanced manufacturing present in the Gotion North America facility will have a beneficial impact on the secondary and post-secondary educational institutions in the Mecosta County area and throughout our region and
WHEREAS, the Mecosta County Gotion facility will operate under and be subject to the laws of the local, state and federal laws and
WHEREAS, the Second Congressional District Democratic Party upholds the efforts and assistance provided by the professionals and leaders of our state government in the process of securing a major community development opportunity like this.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
The Second Congressional District Democratic Party strongly supports efforts to establish the Gotion North America Inc. manufacturing facility in Mecosta County.
The Second Congressional District Democratic Party of Michigan
RESOLUTION:
SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A GOTION MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN MECOSTA COUNTY MICHIGAN
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act, being Act 376 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended (“Act 376”), Gotion North America Inc. (a Chinese, German and American Company) has filed an application for a Renaissance Zone for a proposed facility to be located in Green Charter Township in the County of Mecosta, Michigan and
WHEREAS, the proposed investment by Gotion North America is slated to be in excess of $2 billion and is expected to create more than 2,000 direct manufacturing jobs and be responsible for creating and/or supporting more than 5000 indirect jobs to our area and
WHEREAS, the proposed plant will manufacture battery components in compliance with national and international goals to promote a cleaner environment and the transition from fossil fuels and
WHEREAS, the state-of- the-art technology and advanced manufacturing present in the Gotion North America facility will have a beneficial impact on the secondary and post-secondary educational institutions in the Mecosta County area and throughout our region and
WHEREAS, the Mecosta County Gotion facility will operate under and be subject to the laws of the local, state and federal laws and
WHEREAS, the Second Congressional District Democratic Party upholds the efforts and assistance provided by the professionals and leaders of our state government in the process of securing a major community development opportunity like this.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
The Second Congressional District Democratic Party strongly supports efforts to establish the Gotion North America Inc. manufacturing facility in Mecosta County.
**Special thank you to the Mecosta County Democratic Party for putting this resolution together and allowing the 2nd CD to add their name in the place of the Mecosta County Democratic Party's so we could make it our own. Voting from all 19 county's were unanimous in support from all our District Officers and District Committee Members. It was emailed to Governor Whitmer's offices, emailed to the Michigan Democratic Party and will be submitted to State Central Committee this Saturday by the Chair of the 2nd CD MDP - Mary Minnick.
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