- September 14, 2024
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Dear Editor:
French electric aircraft maker Aura Aero's recent decision to build its United States production plant in Florida is a big win for either Flagler or Volusia County
It seems that Flagler and Volusia counties are in competition for this project. This could be a super-major project for either county with an expected 1,000 high paying jobs. Volusia County is already expecting to get the order. They are preparing land for it! What is Flagler County doing? They won’t talk! This project is super important to our county, and we deserve to know what is being done to win it.
Economic Development Manager Dolores Key and Roy Sieger, airport director, have told us that some work is on-going, but, mostly they say, “I'm not at liberty to talk about it at this point.” Economic incentives to the side, we must provide all the correct incentives to win this job. Winning this project could mean a lot of additional similar projects in the future. There are current orders for 570 of the ERA planes, with a combined value of $9 billion.
My message to the Flagler County management: “Do whatever is required to win this for Flagler County. It is of the utmost importance.” In addition to Flagler County, the city of Palm Coast should get involved to help make sure we get this project!
Jesse Stoner
Palm Coast
