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Mayor highlights local investment, mentions Dieselmax and new housing work
Summary
Mayor reported recent local investment by developer Lee Franklin and anticipated revenue from a company named Dieselmax; he praised residents investing back in Ford Heights and encouraged trustee support for bringing businesses and jobs into the village.
At the January 7 Ford Heights Village Board meeting, the mayor reported that developer Lee Franklin is working on projects along Woodland Avenue and praised local investments, including new houses developed by a resident identified by surname Holloway. The mayor also mentioned an expected local employer, Dieselmax, that he said would bring revenue and jobs to the village.
“Mr. Franklin has invested his money and I’m looking forward to a huge company, Dieselmax, coming on board, bringing some revenue to the community,” the speaker said, urging trustees to support local investment regardless of the investor’s origin. The mayor said encouraging residents to reinvest locally is a priority and said he would support projects that are done properly.
Trustees listened without taking formal action; the board moved to the next agenda items. The mayor’s remarks framed the board’s broad interest in encouraging business licenses and permit activity as part of economic development for Ford Heights.
