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Rep. Marko Liias, serving the 21st District Serving Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, and portions of Mountlake Terrace and Everett. |
Statement from Rep. Marko Liias (D – Mukilteo) regarding Boeing’s decision to locate a second 787 line in South Carolina
October 29, 2009
“I am disappointed with Boeing’s decision to locate a second 787 line in South Carolina rather than in Everett. Wednesday’s announcement dashed hopes across the Puget Sound region of more job creation in one of our top industries. However, Snohomish County remains a global leader in aerospace, with tens of thousands of family-wage jobs at dozens of companies. Our workforce is top notch because Washington has long invested in education and training for aerospace careers. The decision is a wake-up call to reexamine how we attract and retain businesses, and I will fight to ensure that our state is doing all it can to remain competitive in the future.”
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For more information:
Rep. Marko Liias –
425.776.7959 or
liias.marko@leg.wa.gov
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