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Mayor Kolar says Georgia Pacific is closing its Milan operation; council expresses hope for employees
Summary
Mayor Ed Kolar told the council on May 7 that Georgia Pacific is closing in Milan; he said he hopes the roughly 119 affected employees can keep their jobs, and council members expressed optimism about future local employment opportunities.
Mayor Ed Kolar announced at the May 7 Milan City Council meeting that Georgia Pacific is closing its Milan operation. Kolar said he is optimistic that the 119 affected employees "will be able to keep their jobs and stay in Milan" and expressed hope that other local expansions could create new employment opportunities.
Councilmembers acknowledged the news and offered support; no formal council action related to the closure was recorded in the meeting minutes. The announcement was given as part of the Mayor, Council & Staff reports and no additional details about timelines or company notices were included in the minutes.
Also in reports, Police Deputy Chief Nieman described the Police Unity Tour, a bicycle organization that honors fallen police officers; this year the ride recognizes Milan Police Officer Steven J. Ruther, who was killed on Feb. 4, 1991. The deputy chief directed listeners to the Corporal Matthew Edwards Legacy Foundation Facebook page for more information.
What happens next: city staff or council members did not record a follow-up plan in these minutes; any city response or assistance for affected employees was not specified.
