GREEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to bring a major electric vehicle battery business to a rural region.
Gotion, a China-based manufacturer, was granted a preliminary injunction Friday after arguing that Mecosta County’s Green Township has refused to stick to an agreement made by elected officials who were subsequently removed from office.
Despite that recall last November, a deal still is a deal, Gotion said.
Gotion “has already invested over $24 million into the project by way of real estate acquisition costs and other related fees,” U.S. District Judge Jane Beckering said.
She ordered the township to comply with a previously approved development agreement while the case remains in court.
The company plans to make components for electric vehicle batteries, about 60 miles (95 kilometers) north of Grand Rapids. The project, valued at more than $2 billion, could bring thousands of jobs.
California cops, firefighters, and utility workers are earning up to $800k a year in overtime pay
Met Gala 2024: The theme, who's hosting and what else to know
NBA playoffs: Edwards leads Wolves to 98
Election 2024: Republican candidates vying for Indiana governor to take debate stage
Emily Blunt gazes adoringly at husband John Krasinski as they grace the red carpet at star
Olympic gold medalist Allisha Gray hopes to be part of US 3x3 team in Paris Games
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 26
North Carolina legislature reconvenes to address budget, vouchers as big elections approach