COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding Boeing’s decision to add an additional line for the production of its 787 Dreamliner to its North Charleston location:
“Today’s announcement from Boeing must mark the beginning of a new era of economic prosperity in our state. The public and private sector worked hand-in-hand, side-by-side to bring these jobs to South Carolina. It goes to show that when we work together, the possibilities for advancing our state are limitless. Going forward, we must take this same approach of cooperation and collaboration as we pursue additional economic opportunities for our state. I am truly grateful for all of those whose hard work and dedication made the Dreamliner a reality in South Carolina.”
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Mr. Barrett,
You failed to mention the tax incentives that South Carolina used to lure Boeing to the state. According to public records, the state will pay over $200 million dollars in South Carolina taxpayer dollars to Boeing the next three years. Furthermore, an additional $10 million dollars in tax incentives will be given to Boeing each year they maintain operations in South Carolina. So the reality is that the state is spending far more money to get Boeing to come to South Carolina than Boeing will actually generate in the state.
I encourage you to end the “FOX” brand of politics and give the people of South Carolina an unbiased assessment of the issues!