No gem to thousands unemployed
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9/17/2007
I do agree with what some of Patricia says regarding the community at large, however the sad story of Jackson's recession has continued to be told as more jobs leave the area. While no employment isn't the only reason Jackson isn't a gem, there is a mayor that does nothing for attracting real business, and no, continued fizzled contracts with retail chains that will do nothing to help the city do not qualify as change. There is a stagnant nature to the administration, as if they wish to keep young professionals out of the city and are trying to maintain manufacturing roots which will leave the city dead as it is. I myself unfortunately, after living near Detroit had to move back for family reasons am astounded how much it has declined in 4 years. Despite a few main employers, a young degreed professional would have no choice but to either work in the empty mall, or leave, which is precisely what is happening. The positive views are either from retirees or those lucky enough to hold their jobs (even luckier if they make over $15/hr). This city will never capitalize on its location in the hands that run it currently. One of Michigan's poorest cities, its hardly a gem, one that I can't wait to leave.
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