Monticello Live

Congressman Seeks to Spend More Time with Family, Explore New Opportunities in State

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Congressman Mike Ross visited Monticello last Thursday, and toured the Hood Packaging facility.

Congressman Ross was very complimentary of the efforts made by the MEDC, AEDC, the City of Monticello, and the Governor’s Fast Action Closing Fund, for making the transfer of a manufacturing machine to the Monticello facility, which has now created 15 job openings.

Congressman Ross also attended a fundraising event at the home of Drs. Tim and Sylvia Simon.

U.S. Representative Mike Ross (AR-04) has successfully secured $366,564 for Drew County in the Fiscal Year 2010 House Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. The bill recently passed the full U.S. House of Representatives.

Ross said the funds will be used to provide weather and other related disaster education as well as to purchase outdoor weather sirens that will alert residents of approaching severe weather.

“Given the unpredictability of Arkansas weather, we should be as prepared as possible for any number of emergency weather situations,” said Ross. “This investment in Drew County will help local leaders prepare for the worst by working to reduce the loss of property and to protect lives during a storm.” (more…)

U.S. Representative Mike Ross, along with U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, Thursday announced that the City of Monticello will receive $248,027 from the Department of Transportation to help enhance airport safety and security by installing perimeter fencing at Ellis Field at Monticello Municipal Airport. (more…)