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Last Updated: Thursday, July 27, 2006
Statement on Chicago Vote
This statement is attributed to Michael Lewis, Senior Vice President, Store Operations.
"This vote sadly put politics ahead of Chicago’s
working men and women.It sends a message that Chicago is closed for business,
closed for development, and closed for job creation.
"This imposes special interest mandates that will
unfairly deny savings and job opportunities to those who need them most. It’s wrong for the city council to tell
the people of Chicago where to shop and to make it harder for inner-city
residents to find jobs.
"Our preference is to serve the people of Chicago in
their communities, and we will do what we can to keep up with significant consumer
demand from city residents.
"Just as every business weighs the costs and
complications associated with each potential location, we will try to provide
Chicago residents with the savings, choices and jobs they clearly want, without
subjecting ourselves to a discriminatory marketplace and a competitive
disadvantage.
"Dozens of communities around the City of Chicago
already welcome the savings, job opportunities, and tax revenue we bring with
each store opening. It’s sad to
see the city council make this unfortunate choice to stand in the way of these
benefits for Chicago’s working families."
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