I’ve heard criticisms of Millennium Bulk Terminal from people who say it will deter future business and tenants at the Port of Longview. On the converse, I believe that by allowing a new coal export facility to be built in Longview, we will only encourage economic growth here.
I read recently that Longview Fiber has had a hard time recruiting skilled labor. What happens when other companies see that. Will they look to invest in Longview? I doubt it.
We have a company here willing to invest $600 million into our community — that’s a bigger commitment than anyone is going to make.
These potential companies — where are they? The old Reynolds site has been empty for 10 years, and I don’t want to see it sit empty for another 100.