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Auburn council approves tax abatements the city says will spur $70M in investment and new jobs
Summary
Council approved multiple tax abatements and related extensions for six projects, which staff estimated together would represent roughly $70 million in capital investment and add jobs; motions carried and press releases were promised.
The Auburn City Council approved a series of tax‑abatement resolutions for multiple companies during its meeting, with staff and officials describing the abatements as recruitment tools intended to encourage local capital investment and job creation.
Officials and Mr. Dunlap explained the basic rationale: abatements help secure new investment and payrolls that otherwise might go to other jurisdictions, and the city conducts internal valuations to ensure projects meet…
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