ARCC Supports Regional Stimulus Efforts

On Monday and Tuesday, May 18th and 19th, ARCC President Todd Shimkus joined Glens Falls Mayor Jack Diamond, City Councillors Dan Hall and Judy Villa White, and Larry Bulman, a local union leader, on a series of visits in Washington D.C. The delegation traveled to DC in an effort to show solidarity for the City's list of capital improvement projects, many of which if implemented would have positive economic benefits for our entire region. The delegation met personally with US Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer as well as Congressman Scott Murphy - - all of whom are pictured below. The ARCC applauds City leaders and Mayor Diamond, in particular, for their willingness to develop a priority list of capital needs and to travel to Washington DC personally to advocate for the City and our region. At a time when the federal government is spending billions of dollars to stimulate economic growth, this type of effort may be instrumental in making sure that this region gets its fair share of such assistance.