To the Editor:

Regarding “Micron can afford big shareholder dividends. Why can’t it pay more taxes?“ (Oct. 28, 2025):

The letter writer is concerned with the lack of town Clay involvement in Onondaga County’s negotiations with Micron over its payment-in-lieu-of-tax deal and minimum financial benefits specifically for the school district. My response is layered.

First, I would point out that these programs aren’t unusual and not only bring needed jobs to the area, but also, with a corporation like Micron, result in the growth of a multitude of peripheral and supportive industries in the region — and more jobs.

Having experienced the loss of employment associated with losing General Electric, Carrier, Fisher Guide, New Process Gear, Crucible and the like, we are in a weak position to

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