News Release: February 2, 2010 Contact: Elizabeth Witte, Communications Director (724-852-5210)
WAYNESBURG, PA – The Greene County Commissioners lobbied for federal funding Monday in Washington, D.C., meeting with U.S. senators and representatives to discuss securing funds for several projects in fiscal year 2011.
The trip occurred as President Barack Obama released his $3.8 trillion proposed federal budget, which has to be approved by Congress. Commissioners Pam Snyder, Dave Coder and Archie Trader spent Monday meeting with Pennsylvania legislators and their staff, including Congressman John Murtha and Senators Robert Casey, Jr., and Arlen Specter.
Discussions centered around the commissioners’ $6.7 million list of key projects for Greene County, all of which will improve infrastructure and enhance the general quality of life for county residents, said Snyder, chair of the Board of Commissioners.
"We recognize that no federal earmarks were given in 2009," Snyder said. "However, we are hopeful that this year federal funds will be released and Greene County can receive much-needed funding for some integral projects."
The list of projects and requested funding includes:
$500,000 for site preparation and development of an aviation-related business park at the Greene County Airport
$500,000 for upgrades to the Dry Tavern Sewage Authority treatment plant’s electrical system, water tower and delivery lines
$1 million for improvements at the interchange of Interstate 79 and Locust Road in Mt. Morris to support the development of Meadow Ridge Business Park
$4 million for improvements at the intersection of Route 21 and Oak Forest Road in Franklin Township
$700,000 for the development of Phase 2 of the Greene River Trail in Cumberland Township
Funding will be released upon finalization of the federal budget, which could take several months. To view the proposed federal budget, visit www.whitehouse.gov/omb.
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