Gotion Needs To Show Its Math

"Reporters covering the Gotion story must ask the company to show its work. The company says it will create 2,350 jobs and have a payroll of $106 million. That’s $45,106 a job, which is well below the $61,995 average annual wage the company previously promised the state legislature when it asked for millions of dollars in taxpayer support. The company, which is the wrong business partner for Michigan, and routinely misleads Michigan residents about its connections to the Chinese Communist Party, should show its math for everyone to see,” said Jacob Huner, press secretary for Congressman John Moolenaar.

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2,350 jobs - MEDC press release - October 5, 2022

$61,995 average annual wage - Detroit News "Michigan lawmakers sign off on $175 million for Gotion development" - April 20, 2023

“When the project moves forward, we will be expending almost $2.3 billion ... and influxing $106 million payroll to this location when we're in full swing.” - Big Rapids Pioneer "Locals express support, opposition of Gotion plant at rally" - August 21, 2024