Franchised dealerships play critical role in U.S.
TO THE EDITOR: Regarding “Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown attacks Bernie Moreno’s history as car dealer,” autonews.com, May 22: In light of Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown’s recent attack on senatorial candidate Bernie Moreno’s former car dealership business, it is crucial to underscore the often overlooked and misunderstood role that dealerships play in their communities and the broader economy. Franchised new-car dealerships are the lifeblood of the Texas economy, playing a pivotal role in employment, economic growth and tax contributions at every level — local, regional and statewide. Texas is home to 1,340 franchised dealerships. They collectively employ over 150,000 people, making the automotive retail sector one of the largest...
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