"Like many of the diverse stakeholders involved in this process, we believe working with Alcoa is a better option than continuing this standoff in hopes of recapturing the license and taking over the Yadkin dams.
"No, there aren’t any iron-clad guarantees. But a hard-fought settlement with Alcoa offers a clearer outcome than the turbulent, muddy waters that lie in the other direction."
Alcoa has committed to attracting new jobs and investment to Stanly County, including a $300 million plant from Clean Tech Silicon & Bar that will create 450 new jobs. In addition, Alcoa and Clean Tech have made commitments that could generate an additional $1 million a year for Stanly County schools.
With Clean Tech's December 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Stanly County Commissioners must decide whether to embrace the new jobs that Clean Tech will bring or continue legal challenges that could last another decade or more. The Commissioners meet tonight at 7:00 pm in Albemarle.
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