Would You Move To Quincy For $5,000?
The city hall in Quincy, Illinois
Like a lot of places around the country, Quincy, Illinois, along the Mississippi River, is struggling to fill jobs. And like a lot of towns in the state, has experienced population loss in recent years. The Workforce Relocation Assistance Program provides a rebate on property taxes or a rental lease to help bring more people to Quincy, and help address the labor shortage there. We were joined by Quincy's mayor and someone who recently relocated to the city.
GUESTS:
Mike Troup
Mayor, Quincy, Illinois
Rodney Maynor
Moved to Quincy
This small town in Illinois is offering people $5,000 to move there to help plug its labor shortage. Its mayor says the streets are lined with 'help wanted' signs. https://t.co/P6UAjLNe8F
— Insider Life (@InsiderLife) September 10, 2021
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