Mayor Henry joins other Hoosier mayors for trip to D.C.
Mayor Tom Henry and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced that they are traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to convince members of Congress to approve an economic stimulus package that quickly addresses valuable infrastructure needs and puts Hoosiers to work.
“Headlines across the country are focusing on President Obama's stimulus package. I want Fort Wayne residents to know that I'm working with Indiana senators and congressmen to make sure they know the value of these plans for putting Fort Wayne residents to work now and for years to come,” Mayor Henry said. “By giving the money directly to cities and towns, we will be able to get it into the community quickly with our projects that are ready to go.”
Mayor Henry and IACT will be joined by a bi-partisan group of seven mayors from around the state to support a stimulus package that allocates significant federal funding for local infrastructure. The group will meet with several members of the Indiana congressional delegation on Wednesday during a day of meetings on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
While providing lists of potential projects is a priority, the group will also speak to the members regarding the need for dollars to be sent directly to municipalities to get these funds into action as soon as possible. A third-party administrator will delay funding and reduce the funds available for vital projects that create jobs.
“As dollars for local infrastructure become tighter and needs grow larger, a federal stimulus package that provides immediate, one-time funds is vital. We appreciate the time being granted by the Indiana delegation and look forward to sharing our needs and potential projects with them,” said IACT Executive Director Matt Greller.