The Los Gatos Patch reports that Netflix wants to stay in Los Gatos, but they've outgrown the current headquarters building.
In a letter dated May 10, Amy Dee, director of procurement and corporate facilities, said its headquarter campus can no longer accommodate its employees.
It said the company had already expanded to a building to the north of its current location at 100 Winchester Circle in what is called the South Bay Industrial Park and is actively looking at options for additional space to support its growth needs.
"We'd like to stay in Los Gatos but are concerned about the ultimate availability of space to the south and north," Dee said.
This is code to Los Gatos politicians to bend over and give Netflix whatever it wants in terms of its building plans. And of course they will.
It would be nice to see a major company not bully a small municipality into getting what it wants without regard for the local community but it never happens.
Posted by: SPLG | June 14, 2011 at 10:36 AM
SPLG - I'd take the bullying for jobs any day. My home town would suit Netflix just fine if they decide to move.
I do get your point however that the companies don't need the money. In the end the taxpayers foot too much of the costs when companies haggle like this. A more even tax code would help.
As far as zoning codes on what they can and can't build, then I have little concern. Eye sores and noise are a small price to pay for the jobs. Kind of like people who buy houses next to airports and then want the airport to sound proof itself. Sometimes you have to accept the trade offs. As I said before, there are many small towns that would love the employment if Los Gatos decides it too pretty to house them.
Posted by: Marshall | June 14, 2011 at 05:07 PM