As Amazon presses pause on construction of HQ2 in Virginia, other towns and cities are feeling the impact of the tech behemoth's belt-tightening, too.
The Ypsilanti Township planning office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“Anything short of giving an opportunity to working people is unacceptable,” said Brandon Johnson, one of the leading candidates for Chicago mayor, at a news conference held outside the empty Chicago warehouse in January, according to“The facilities in West Humboldt Park and Tallahassee were delayed due to supply chain concerns and for business reasons,” said Kelly, the Amazon spokesman. “Construction is ongoing at both sites and we expect that they will open later this year.
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