WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after voting to confirm Scott Turner to serve as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
“I have seen firsthand the skills Scott Turner brings to the table when it comes to targeted economic development initiatives. He has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and will respond to the individual challenges that each unique community faces in West Virginia and across America. I was proud to vote to confirm Scott to this position and look forward to working with him and the Trump administration to make sure the needs of West Virginia and rural America are met,” Senator Capito said.
BACKGROUND:
Senator Capito previously met with Turner in January to discuss his nomination and learn more about his vision to lead the department including his commitment to address responsiveness issues West Virginians have faced.
In May 2019, Senator Capito welcomed Turner to Charleston, W.Va. for a series of roundtable discussions focused on economic development.
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