November 12, 2026
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks Monday during Honda’s announcement of a new $3 billion automobile manufacturing plant in Union County. The facility, planned between Honda’s existing Marysville and East Liberty plants, is expected to begin production in 2029 and have the capacity to manufacture 240,000 vehicles annually. (Gazette photo by Michael Williamson)
Honda could put $50M+ into schools
By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette
Local students stand to benefit from more than $50 million over the next 30 years from the new Honda plant.
After the company confirmed Monday what the Journal-Tribune first reported in September, that a new Honda plant was coming to Union County, residents may be wondering what impact that will have on the schools.
While the full picture hasn’t yet been presented nor has a deal been fully approved, the Marysville school district is looking at a possible PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes, plan from the company.
“With approximately $54 million in anticipated (PILOT) payments directed to Marysville Exempted Village School District and…
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