LaRue County

Hardin County

Kendra Scott

Vice President of Operations Hardin County Chamber of Commerce Kendra@hardinchamber.com 270-765-4334 (O) 270-312-7827 (C)

Legislative Priority One: Gas tax. Our roads and highways are in desperate need of repair, attention and improvement. More funds need to be utilized for road improvements across the LTADD region.

Legislative Priority Two: Support the Bourbon Barrel Tax. This tax is imperative to our region and the bourbon industry, which is the backbone of the economy for numerous counties including Hardin, Nelson and Marion.

Legislative Priority Three: Opportunities for veterans. We must make Kentucky more attractive and tax-friendly for our veterans and retiring service members. We are losing them to neighboring states, thus losing quality employees, entrepreneurs and families.

Hardin County

Robert Woosley Vine Grove City Engineer City of Vine Grove bwoosley@heritageeng.com 502-727-0079

Legislative Priority One: Sewer funding. Financial support is needed to keep our rates affordable and competitive. Without financial support, it will be difficult for us to complete the needed improvements to support economic development in our region.

Legislative Priority Two: Storm (drainage) funding. Stormwater funding is needed to resolve long-standing flooding and erosion issues throughout the City. We recently implemented a new stormwater utility fee that has helped tremendously, but much more work and funding is needed.

Legislative Priority Three: Roadway funding (bridges and culverts). We have numerous bridges and structures in dire need of replacement or rehabilitation. We currently have no funding allocated for these much-needed improvements.

Hardin County

Shaun Youravich General Manager Hardin County Water District No. 2 syouravich@hcwd2.org 270-737-1056 (O) 270-268-1255 (C)

Legislative Priority One: Infrastructure funding . Hardin County Water District No. 2 has identified over $65 million worth of improvements necessary to ensure the long-term water supply that will be required for the expected growth spurred by the BlueOval Sk Battery Park in Glendale. Nearly $20 million is specific to the development of BlueOval and the onsite KCTCS Training Center. To date, only $10 million worth of grants have been allocated to Hardin County to be used for water infrastructure related to the BlueOval project.

Legislative Priority Two: Sewer infrastructure funding. Hardin County is expected to see significant growth from the BlueOval development in Glendale. The current sewer collection system within rural areas of the county is very limited and in some cases non-existent. Funding is necessary to expand current sewer systems to accommodate growth and allow for denser residential developments. These developments will allow for necessary growth in designated areas while preserving rural agricultural areas.

Legislative Priority Three: Water infrastructure replacement funding. Water infrastructure does not have an infinite life. As water systems age, the need for replacement becomes more prevalent. To maintain a water system that is reliable and safe requires continuous evaluation and maintenance of infrastructure. Replacement is eventually necessary as it nears the end of its life. Our District is no exception. Older parts of the system are in need of replacement and funding is needed to maintain the integrity of the system.