Nelson County

Meade County

Annie Hamilton Executive Director Meade County Chamber of Commerce director@meadekychamber.org 270-422-3626 (O) 502-974-9990 (C)

Legislative Priority One: Funding for road improvements. Roads are still a huge issue for our county. Funding for road improvements needs to be consistent as the transition to electric vehicles moves forward. Highway 86 towards Hardin County is a priority for Breckinridge County. Expansion of funding for roads and especially for the Highway 86 project would be a high priority for our county. A major concern is the loss of revenue as more electric vehicles are using our roads and less revenue is received from fuel sales at the pump.

Legislative Priority Two: Expanded water for our county. Although the City of Hardinsburg is in control of water in our county, there are many homes that do not have access to clean water, and expansion of water is a big issue for several citizens. More funding to help them receive water is a major priority for us.

Legislative Priority Three: Expanded access to broadband throughout the county. More funding to expand internet access throughout the county is a major issue to our county. We are a huge county and many areas still do not have access to dependable internet service as more people are working from home.

Meade County

Brett Pyles General Manager Meade County Water District bpyles@meadecountywater.com 270-422-5006 (O)

Legislative Priority One: Utility rates. An annual rate increase allows utilities to raise their water rates annually based on an inflation index chosen by the Legislature or the Public Service Commission without having to pay the costs of a full-blown rate study.

Legislative Priority Two: Water tax and tax collection. Water districts provide safe drinking water which is essential to life. Water should not be taxed nor should water districts be "tax collectors" for the local schools.