On AWA; Melina Kennedy Blasts; Mayor Ballard Defends Troubled LiTEBOX Jobs Deal

Audio Included in Post. Runs 12 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy blasted, while Mayor Greg Ballard defended the proposed deal by a California company to bring 1,100 jobs to Indy. Interviewed on Afternoons with Amos live special from the Outback Luncheon, Kennedy said city and state officials had been “punked” by officials of LiTEBOX, Inc who have proposed the deal, citing information showing the company’s plans weren’t fully thought out. Also interviewed, Mayor Greg Ballard who defended the deal saying “performance guarantees” assure that the city and state wouldn’t hold the bag if LiTEBOX doesn’t follow through.  Hear both sides in the interview above.