A major Pharma company called Lilly- I never heard of them decided to build a 3.5 billion dollar facility in Upper Macungie vs Allentown. Lets look into this.
1. Why
I can only imagine the obvious, Lilly watches the news and sees how dysfunctional Allentown is. Sees lawsuits after lawsuits. Shootings, stabbings, corruption.
They saw an inept Mayor who has brought no investors into the city in 4 years except his good pal J.B. Reilly.
Someone who is spending tax dollars for his own leisure. Bloggers have stated Tuerk was in D.C all week. Im sure no one will no why but we paid for it.
Couple this with the fact the Lilly reps couldnt really drive around because of the shitty snow management made things easier on their decision.
But my sources tell me the deal breaker was the fact the arch in the 1100blk of Hamilton St. wasnt big enough and questiooned why the mayor wanted a welcome sign 20 blocks into the city. Dont you welcome people into your home, not wait until they are in your bathroom taking a shit.
What this means
I am not sure what a 3.5 billion dollar building would bring in tax revenue but I am sure it would be more than enough to offset the mayors leisure spending account.
Now Butz wouldnt magically get the construction contract without any hurdles.
800 jobs lost within the city limits.
Omg!!! I forgot the unlimited photo opps for the Mayor!!! What will he ever do?? Its a good thing I am in a good mood so I dont give suggestions.
My point is another failed attempt to capitalize on something for Allentown. The Lilly project, will help Parkland build a new football stadium. Pay off that beautiful recreational center they built. All while we are stuck with a weird out of place Arch to show for.
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