Tension Grows Over Genesee County Megasite as Swartz Creek Resident Alleges Harassment

With no company lined up for the 1,300-acre project, residents like Don Ludwig say the state-backed development has created fear and uncertainty instead of jobs

SWARTZ CREEK, Mich. — Don Ludwig says he’s one of the few homeowners left near the proposed Genesee County megasite who refuses to sell. Living in Swartz Creek, Ludwig says the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance is harassing him, and claims that a camera and other equipment have been installed just beyond his fence line, aimed toward his property.

Don Lu…