DeKalb State of the County Address

THE ROAD AHEAD:  I appreciated the opportunity to speak briefly on the importance of addressing Alabama's crumbling infrastructure. Adequate infrastructure always makes the top tier of requirements during the site selection process. If we are going to continue our state's economic momentum (project wins), we must be proactive and address infrastructure now. This means dredging a small part of Mobile Bay so ships can move in more cargo as well as fixing our highways so 18-wheelers can transport goods effectively and constituents can travel to and from the workplace in a safe and reliable manner (with minimal traffic.)

We are not receiving the same return on investment as the economic model generated in 1992. Vehicles have become more fuel efficient since then. Infrastructure is a quality of life issue and a bipartisan issue that will dominate the upcoming legislative session. We must look at infrastructure proactively and recognize that a wise investment now will reap long-term economic benefits for all of Alabama.
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More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: 
https://www.alreporter.com/2019/02/06/livingston-ledbetter-preview-legislative-session/