Recipe for Growth…..Just Add Water
Our country was founded on the banks of rivers and streams. Why? Because those areas had access to water. As our nation grew, communities expanded into areas that didn’t have the same accessibility to a water supply that was needed to thrive and prosper. Today, communities in Tennessee are still facing challenges with the ability to access an adequate water supply needed for sustainment and progress. We can talk about planting seeds for better jobs, higher wages and economic development but – let’s face it –those seeds need water to grow.
That is why I believe we need to ensure that the families in our district and throughout Tennessee have safe, affordable water to drink and use. It is imperative that we provide an infrastructure for our rural counties to effectively grow and prosper. As your state senator, I will work together with all of our counties to formulate a long-term regional plan that will help provide water to rural areas. This is an important step that I believe is necessary to begin building stronger rural economic growth, industrial development and overall improvement in the quality of life for thousands of Tennesseans.