Amador County - Amador Ledger Dispatch Publisher Jack Mitchell proposed a resolution of support for the resuscitation of Prospect Motors before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. “As long as we have this opportunity to save a major contributor to our tax base, we should take it,” Mitchell said. Mitchell also organized and hosted a rally meeting Monday night designed to coordinate various local agencies and gather thoughts on how to save the 33-year-old local dealership. Over 80 people attended. Prospect Motors closed its doors five days before Christmas after GMAC Financial Services pulled its inventory. The dealership is well-known as a generous contributor within the community, and has generated a large portion of the city and county tax bases. The ripple effect of the closure could be significant. Owner Frank Halverson reluctantly told his 80 employees that he was closing and issued their final paychecks. “How do we get Detroit to look over at Amador County and realize who we are?” asked Mitchell. He also encouraged the Supervisors to attend a rally set for this Saturday, January 10 at noon in the Prospect Motors parking lot. “The (Halverson family) has done nothing but give back to this community,” said Supervisor Ted Novelli. The Supervisors expressed unanimous support for the rally and Mitchell’s intentions thus far, and agreed to include an official resolution of support on next week’s agenda. Story by Alex Lane
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