County Commission | The Magazine October 2018 | Page 17

FROM THE COVER
Future of Alabama’s Local Roads and Bridges
It was big news when Gov. Kay Ivey addressed the ACCA 90th Convention & Celebration in August,
and journalists also swarmed around Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, the Democratic Party’s gubernatorial nominee.
Both have expressed strong support for infrastructure investment.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Infrastructure
Source: www.governor.alabama.gov/priorities
“Transportation is a critical component to job creation efforts. Companies want
to create jobs in areas where their goods can be made and sold globally. A modern
transportation infrastructure helps create jobs!”
“Governor Ivey is working hard to make sure our state’s infrastructure keeps up
with the needs of our growing economy. One of her top priorities is making sure
that our citizens can easily get to the places they need to go with safe transportation
infrastructure.”
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Infrastructure
Source: www.waltmaddox.com/issues
“When our roadways and bridges are not safe, Alabamians are not safe, and new
jobs will not come because they can’t pass along our roads to develop the industry.
Alabamians are cut off from the economy, health care, and ultimately, their future.
We cannot ignore this problem any longer. As Governor, we will pass bipartisan
legislation supported by the Alabama Alliance for Infrastructure and begin rebuilding
Alabama’s roads and bridges.”
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