In an exclusive interview with Marinette Mayor Steve Genisot, we discuss why the city acquired the 26 acres of land or 3 parcels from Fleet Farm. While it’s one of the few remaining large parcels available in the city. I wanted to know what this $650 thousand dollar purchase means for the city and its residents. Genisot says, “ the good thing is its property that’s already within city limits that’s undeveloped and gives us opportunity to bring something great into the community.”

 

Genisot says, “some funds we have available to purchase the property come from the sale of the previous Walmart location; that was money received to the city.”

Genisot says, “this is a very large parcel coming into the entranceway of our city. It gives us the opportunity to decide which type of development we’d like to see here and have a shovel ready site for many development opportunities.” There are many developments that would look great coming into the City of Marinette. As of today, there is no confirmation as to if one is already waiting in the wings…