Guernsey

Throughout this past year, Congressman Space has fought to provide economic development not only for Guernsey County, but also for the entire region. Listed below you will find some of the projects that will make a significant impact on the lives of residents living in Guernsey County:

• Listening to Community Concerns – In April of last year, Congressman Space held a Development Infrastructure town hall meeting in Cambridge to hear the community’s concerns about bringing businesses and jobs to the region. In August, Congressman Space held a similar meeting called “Congress on Your Corner” to hear about a broad array of issues on the minds of my constituents.
• Leading the Push for Broadband Development – Congressman Space held a “Connecting Appalachia” Broadband Summit in Guernsey County to highlight the growing need for broadband investment in the region.
• Fighting Drug Abuse – Congressman Space secured $284,820 in funding for Central Ohio’s Drug Enforcement Task Force, which services Guernsey County, so that they can make important equipment upgrades and clean up dangerous meth labs.
• Saving the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) – Congressman Space worked in Congress to reverse drastic proposed budget cuts for the ARC, which has been an economic engine since President John F. Kennedy set in motion its creation in the 1960s. In fact, in 2007 Congress actually increased the ARC funding to $73 million, the first increase in nearly a decade.

Congressman Space pledges to continue working to ensure that the 18th District receives the support necessary to spur economic growth, maintain a functional infrastructure, and meet the needs of residents.