Special Region

Washington County

Daniel Carney Executive Director Springfield-Washington County Economic Development Authority (SWEDA) daniel@sweda.org 859-481-1437 (O)

Legislative Priority One: Bourbon barrel tax. It is important to leave this tax in place as there are projects we have done with revenue promised to us by the distilleries themselves. These warehouses contribute very little otherwise. We are counting on the revenue from stored spirits.

Legislative Priority Two: Workforce development. We must continue to support measures that enhance workforce development and increase the workforce participation rate in Kentucky. This includes supporting areas such as childcare and affordable housing.

Legislative Priority Three: Infrastructure and site development. We should continue to support infrastructure enhancement and site development programs such as the product development initiative to support communities in upgrading and developing new sites and infrastructure.

Washington County

Judge/Executive Timothy E. Graves Washington County Fiscal Court washfofc@kyol.net 859-336-5410 (O) 859-481-3914 (C)

Legislative Priority One: Addiction recovery facilities. I would like to see legislation passed requiring drug treatment facilities with over 100 beds to have fencing on their property. The facility also should be required to transport patients that are wanting to leave. I feel this could be enforced by restructuring the state license requirements for these types of facilities.

Legislative Priority Two: Restructuring of road tax formula. Restructuring the road tax formula would increase revenue that would be used to enhance roadways throughout the Commonwealth.

Legislative Priority Three: Paramedic shortage. Look for creative ways to enhance/promote paramedic training in our state. Also, allowing for the re-employment of retired paramedics without being penalized by the retirement system.