[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       SUPPORTING WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IN GASTON COUNTY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
North Carolina (Mr. Jackson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JACKSON of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
gratefully announce that our office has secured over $4.5 million to 
support water and sewer infrastructure in Gaston County.
  We need these funds to support new jobs and affordable housing, as 
Gaston continues to see remarkable growth. The town of Ranlo is going 
to double in population this decade. With new families and businesses 
moving to the county, it strains our utilities and you can't put an 
apartment or an office building on a septic tank.
  When I have talked to local leaders in Gaston County, this has been 
one of their top priorities. This funding is desperately needed and 
will go directly to making Gaston a better place to live and work. I am 
very proud that our office was able to help.


                 Supporting Gastonia Police Department

  Mr. JACKSON of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today proud to 
announce that our office secured nearly $1 million to support the 
Gastonia Police Department.
  The funding will support a project equipping the Gastonia Police 
Department with technology to reduce crime, allowing officers to act in 
real time and protect the safety of Gastonia residents.
  It is vital that we give our law enforcement the tools they need to 
safely reduce crime and help the people in our communities. I am proud 
to stand with the Gastonia Police Department to help them get the 
funding and tools they need to keep us safe.


    Supporting Affordable Housing in Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties

  Mr. JACKSON of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today proud to 
announce that our office has secured $1.5 million to support affordable 
housing projects in Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties.
  Our growth has made housing far too expensive, and it is making it 
even more difficult for working families to make ends meet.
  The funding will support two projects in my district that will 
provide housing repair assistance and improve living conditions for 
families at risk of homelessness. It will also help the town of 
Matthews buy land and help with startup costs for new affordable 
housing developments. Having stable and affordable housing is the key 
to growing the middle class in our country.

  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be able to support these projects in my 
district.

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