Issue Position: Improving Infrastructure, Relieving Congestion and Traffic

Issue Position

Union County is such a great place to call home. We have so many positives, like top-notch schools, lower property taxes and a high quality of life just to name a few. People want to live here and be our neighbors. Since 2000, our population has grown from 100,000 to 230,000, while our infrastructure has lagged behind, which is quickly apparent when we commute to work, take our kids to practice, or even just run to the grocery store. If I am fortunate enough to serve you in the NC Senate, one of my top priorities will be working to make sure that Union County receives the proper funding for desperately needed infrastructure projects. This is only one piece of the puzzle though. We also must work together, the county and municipalities alike, to plan for future growth and also to bring our infrastructure up to the standards needed to keep our travel safe and efficient. For years, we have approached infrastructure as a reaction. Not only is this irresponsible, it is obviously failing. We must be proactive and work regionally with our municipalities and neighbors. In addition, removing the red tape in improving infrastructure and also alternative methods need to be explored to give local governments more options to help address these needs.

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