Rural Development
My pledge to the citizens of Vigo, Clay, Owen and Monroe counties is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural communities and exspand the economic tax base. Work with state and local government as well as businesses, cooperatives, and non-profit agencies to help rural communities with:
Community Development Programs, that operate special initiatives to demonstrate effective community development techniques and address unique and pressing economic issues.
Business Programs, which provide help to rural areas that need to develop new job opportunities, allowing businesses and coopatives to remain viable in a changing economy.
Utilities Programs, which address rural areas need for basic services such as clean running water, sewers and waste disposal, and electric and telecommunication issues.
Housing Programs, which address rural areas need for affordable single and multi-family housing as well as health facilities, fire and police stations and other community facilities.