Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) in your coverage of the Fiat Chrysler Automobile's groundbreaking of its $400 million expansion and retooling of the Kokomo plant:
STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2020) – "Our community thrives off the economic momentum Fiat Chrysler brings to Kokomo. This multi-million dollar investment is expected to need a workforce of 1,000, which will impact countless lives throughout our area," Karickhoff said.
"This is the first time Fiat Chrysler will be developing an engine in Indiana. It is only fitting this global auto manufacturer chose the City of Firsts to diversify its operations and turn its vision into a reality," VanNatter said.
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State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes portions of Carroll, Cass, Howard and Clinton counties.
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