LEWISBURG/ALDERSON/CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made multiple stops across the state to receive an update on broadband projects, as well as discuss and announce several infrastructure projects that she secured funding for through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 appropriations omnibus package.
“West Virginians expect their representatives in Congress to advocate for and deliver resources back to our state,” Senator Capito said. “This is especially true when it comes to infrastructure. Necessities like internet connectivity, safe drinking water, and reliable roads and bridges are critical to the livelihoods of residents across our state. It’s why I fought to secure funding directed at the broadband needs of Lewisburg, the water system upgrades in Alderson, bridge rehabilitation in Ronceverte, and for a key waterline project in Kanawha County. Our local leaders are making incredible strides to improve and expand their communities, and I’m proud to strongly support their efforts as their senator.”
First, Senator Capito met in Lewisburg, W.Va. with local leaders from Greenbrier County to discuss projects aimed at increasing broadband connectivity for residents, including those in Quinwood, and Greenbrier County as a whole.
“The Greenbrier County Commissioners appreciate the opportunity to visit with Senator Capito today and share with her the broadband projects that the county is actively working on. We believe having support from Senator Capito on a national level to expand broadband connectivity throughout our communities is essential to making sure our projects are able to come to fruition," Greenbrier County Commissioner Tammy Tincher said.
Senator Capito then traveled to Alderson, W.Va. to announce three infrastructure projects she secured through the appropriations bill that will expand water service and renovate a bridge in the area.
“The Region 4 Planning and Development Council deeply appreciates Senator Capito's resourceful use of Congressionally Directed Spending to help provide badly needed infrastructure expansion and resilience for the wonderful residents in our region and across the state,” Region 4 Director John Tuggle said.
Lastly, Senator Capito joined local leaders in Charleston, W.Va. to announce the Leatherwood Waterline Extension Project she secured through the FY 2022 appropriations package.
“This would not have been possible without the unyielding perseverance of Senator Shelley Moore Capito,” Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper said. “She delivered for the people of West Virginia, and in this case the people of Elk District in Kanawha County. After many years and a second act of Congress, I am grateful and humbled to be a part of this project and bring water to the families of the Leatherwood area.”
In total, Senator Capito secured $241,135,000 in direct spending measures across West Virginia through the FY 2022 appropriations omnibus package. For more information and a list of the projects, click here.
Photos from today’s visit included below:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) meets with local leaders in Lewisburg, W.Va. on Friday, March 25, 2022.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) with local leaders after announcing infrastructure projects in Alderson, W.Va. on Friday, March 25, 2022.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) present County Manager Jennifer Herrald Oakley with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol at the Leatherwood Waterline Extension Project announcement in Charleston, W.Va. on Friday, March 25, 2022.
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