GNY EP.195 | feat. Ryan McMahon
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon returns to Good News York for a wide-ranging update on the massive economic transformation happening in Central New York. From Micron’s billion-dollar Phase One construction (with global builder Bechtel now on site) to a major wastewater infrastructure win for Kiewit, McMahon breaks down just how much momentum this region has built. He addresses the "our tax dollars" misconception around Micron’s performance-based incentives, explains the $30 million community host agreement benefiting the Town of Clay, and shares exciting news about a $1,000+ savings account benefit for local kids through Micron and the federal Trump Accounts program. The conversation also covers the TTM Technologies expansion supporting defense and aerospace manufacturing, Onondaga County’s standout showing at the Select USA conference, and why the region’s supply chain and site-readiness strategy is key to staying competitive. It’s an inside look at how a community goes from landing one historic project to building lasting, region-wide economic growth.
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome back, Ryan McMahon
0:23 – Introduction and Good News York studio update
1:26 – Micron’s foundation pours and Bechtel’s Phase One build
3:31 – Wastewater infrastructure win: Kiewit’s billion-dollar project
4:19 – Addressing hiring concerns and local labor agreements
6:46 – Debunking the "our tax dollars" misconception
9:01 – Town of Clay’s $30 million community host agreement
11:11 – Living with construction: the cost of progress
12:28 – Micron’s $1,000+ savings account for local kids
14:10 – A regional win: benefits beyond Onondaga County
16:07 – TTM Technologies expansion and defense manufacturing
17:04 – Select USA conference: Onondaga County steals the show
18:34 – Population growth and community ripple effects
20:42 – Why site readiness is the key to economic development
22:13 – Closing thoughts and thanks
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