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Wind farm workers not from Woodford
Some Woodford County Board members are displeased only six of the 292 people employed at the wind-farm construction site appear to be their constituents. "It's extremely disappointing," board member Barry Logan said. "They sold this project on bringing jobs to Woodford County. ...Enger [from Gamesa] acknowledged Logan's point. But Enger also said the nature of the jobs cause an ebb and flow.
July 18, 2012
by Nick Vlahos
in The Journal Star
EUREKA - When it comes to those constructing the Minonk Wind Farm, Woodford County residents aren't the 98 percent. Not yet, anyway.
Some Woodford County Board members are displeased only six of the 292 people employed at the wind-farm construction site appear to be their constituents. Duane Enger of Gamesa Technology Corp. cited those figures Tuesday night during the board's regular meeting.
"It's extremely disappointing," board member Barry Logan said. "They sold this project on bringing jobs to Woodford County, and only 2 percent of the work force is coming from Woodford County.
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