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Consultant reports wins on Austin and Washington visits; TxDOT relief route public meeting planned
Summary
Ernie Gonzalez Jr. of EMC Strategy Group briefed the council on state and federal lobbying to advance Pecos-area transportation, water and facility priorities, including a TxDOT relief-route project and discussions with ICE about potential use of Reeves County detention space.
Ernie Gonzalez Jr., president and CEO of EMC Strategy Group LLC, updated the Pecos City Council on Austin 'Austin Days' and recent meetings in Washington, D.C., where the city's delegation met with federal and state elected officials and agency staff about transportation, water infrastructure and regional economic development.
Gonzalez said the delegation met with state legislators including Senator Blanco and Representative Eddie Morales and received briefings from TxDOT officials on the US‑285 expansion…
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