Michigan Lawmakers Investigate Mundy Township Megasite

SanDisk, a California-based chipmaker, abandoned plans to build a $55 billion semiconductor facility in Mundy Township, despite Michigan putting $6 billion worth of incentives on the table. Governor Gretchen Whitmer blamed the collapse on national economic uncertainty and unpredictable tariffs, but Republican lawmakers blasted the deal as another example of risky, incentive-heavy promises gone wrong.

Billions Worth of Michigan Incentives Now Under Fire

The fallout has been felt locally. Since the deal was announced, crews had already begun demolishing homes, churches, and other structures to make way for a project that’s no longer happening.

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Now, the question remains: what happens with the land, and what comes next for Mundy Township?

Local Leaders Prepare Testimony in Mundy Township Megasite Case

The House Oversight Subcommittee on Corporate Subsidies and State Investments will hold hearings this week. Testimony is expected from local leaders, including Township Supervisor Jennifer Stainton, Manager Chad Young, and resident Don Ludwig.

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Stainton has expressed mixed feelings — saying the cancellation preserves Mundy Township’s rural character but also stifles growth opportunities. Young, meanwhile, stressed that the township wasn’t pushing the deal but simply hosting the land.

What’s Next for the Mundy Township Megasite in Genesee County?

Economic leaders aren’t giving up on the 1,200-acre site. Tyler Rossmaessler, executive director of the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, said they remain committed to finding a new user, calling it “the best site in America” thanks to its location and workforce. He emphasized bipartisan support and job growth as the focus moving forward.