County delegation reports productive Washington visits; North Rim recovery funding under discussion
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County government reported on a November Washington, D.C. trip with NACO: meetings covered rural broadband, FEMA reform, North Rim recovery funding options and possible use of Great American Outdoors Act or a disaster supplemental; staff said several congressional and agency offices pledged follow‑up.
County government staff and Supervisor Lina Fowler reported Nov. 24 on a recent National Association of Counties (NACo) fly‑in to Washington, D.C., where they met congressional staff and federal agencies to press county priorities.
Government affairs said meetings covered rural broadband, EMS, PILT, farm‑bill priorities, and infrastructure. Representative Crane’s office, Senate staff and others discussed options for funding recovery at the Grand Canyon North Rim, including potential use of Great American Outdoors Act funds and a disaster supplemental. Staff said congressional and agency contacts promised follow‑ups and that NACo and other partners were receptive to the county’s requests.
On state issues, staff reported monitoring short‑term rental legislation under consideration in the legislature and said they will continue tracking bills as the session approaches.
Supervisors commended the delegation’s storytelling and the staff briefings that supported meetings on the Hill; staff said follow‑up letters and price tags are being prepared to inform federal discussions.