McGonegal announces plan to create jobs

BRIGHTON – In a move to fight outsourcing and put Michigan’s economy back on track, State Representative candidate from the 66th District Mike McGonegal today unveiled a jobs creation plan that will stimulate the state’s economy and move Michigan forward. The plan rewards companies that create good-paying jobs, strengthens the state’s job creation effort, and bolsters manufacturing and research and development. The McGonegal plan also strengthens education by ensuring students are prepared for 21st century jobs.

“The number one job of a state representative is to create jobs,” McGonegal said. “Michigan needs a strong job creation strategy that fights outsourcing, rewards investment and prepares our kids for jobs of the future.

“The status quo, do-nothing Legislature led by my opponent is simply not working for Michigan’s working families,” he said. “ It is time for a change.”

The jobs creation plan will create a good-paying jobs tax credit; eliminate the personal property tax for manufacturers, research and development and small businesses; fully fund the Michigan Economic Development Corporation; and strengthen the Michigan Merit Scholarship.

“Companies tend to locate in states that have a strong educated workforce,” McGonegal said. “A strong well-educated workforce will act as a magnet in Michigan for job providers and keep our best and brightest in the state.”