Miller reacts to Amazon decision

Posted 2/20/19

In response to the recent announcement that Amazon has withdrawn its plan for a corporate headquarters in Long Island City, NY, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I,C,Ref-New Hartford) issued the following …

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Miller reacts to Amazon decision

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In response to the recent announcement that Amazon has withdrawn its plan for a corporate headquarters in Long Island City, NY, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I,C,Ref-New Hartford) issued the following statement.

“Though I am opposed to corporate welfare – specifically providing massive tax incentives to the wealthiest company in the world – I know constituents throughout my district would gladly welcome 25,000 Amazon jobs and so do I.”

“It is unfortunate, however, that the state continues to focus its economic development strategy on these types of hand-outs and ‘economic hunting’ tactics rather than on ‘economic gardening’ efforts that support and promote the existing businesses in our state. Family farms and other small businesses across Upstate New York are the true backbone of our economy and they need the help, not massive corporations. As we continue to negotiate a state budget and job-creating programs, I hope Albany regains its focus on the Upstate economy.”

Miller represents the 101st District consisting of parts of Delaware, Herkimer, Oneida, Orange, Otsego, Sullivan and Ulster counties. It includes the Towns of Montgomery, Crawford and Shawangunk.