Apple ‘Frustrated’ as Plans for New Austin Facility Are ‘in Peril’
27th April 2012
Because of the local government, of course — the local Democrat-controlled government, which is apparently less interested in new jobs and economic growth than they are in wetting their beaks.
But this week, Dave Porter, senior vice president for economic development at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, said those plans are now in doubt, according to The Statesman. He said the problems stem from the county government, which has allegedly been holding up the deal by asking for new conditions tied to the financial incentives.