Hocking

Throughout this past year, Congressman Space has fought to provide economic development not only for Hocking 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 Hocking County:

• Listening to the Concerns of Our Farmers – In February of last year, Congressman Space hosted a listening session in Logan to address the needs and concerns of local farmers.
• Learning about the State of Health Care - Last August, Congressman Space visited Hocking Valley Community Hospital on a hospital tour. He learned that rural, acute care hospitals often represent the only access to hospital care available to the entire county and face unique obstacles as a result.
• Fighting Hunger at Home – Congressman Space visited Smith Chapel Food Pantry in Logan to raise awareness and funds for our neediest citizens.
• Making Environment a Priority – As a result of the passage of the Water Resources Development Act, the Hocking River Monday Creek Project will receive $281,834 I requested to construct over 200 ecosystem restoration treatments.
• Investing in Sustainable Growth – The Community Action Service Project has been granted $196, 000 to continue renovations to turn the unused Boot Camp correctional facility in Glouster into a Head Start program, office, and community hub, bringing an estimated 50 jobs to the region.
• Saving the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) – Congressman Space worked in Congress to reverse drastic proposed budget cuts for the ARC. The Commission 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.