Staff for Congresswoman Malloy offers federal help, discusses downwinders and local energy projects
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Summary
Evelyn Wornick, a staffer for Congresswoman Malloy, told the Lynndyl Town Council her office can assist with federal issues, described efforts to restore benefits for 'downwinders,' and discussed state-level energy developments and local opportunities including data centers and SITLA land uses.
Unidentified Speaker 2 introduced Evelyn Wornick, who identified herself as staff for Congresswoman Malloy and told the council she was available to help with federal issues affecting Lynndyl.
Wornick said her office has been working on long-standing 'downwinders' claims connected to Nevada test site radiation. "They attached a $50,000,000,000 substitute in with it," she said, noting the amendment complicated efforts to reinstate benefits for affected residents. She described continued outreach to VA staff and invited residents to contact her office when federal issues arise.
Wornick and council members also discussed energy and development prospects. She said three buyers were interested in a local coal plant and that the state appeared likely to be involved in a purchase. She noted geothermal activity in Beaver County and interest from data centers exploring the region. On local land and development, Wornick described SITLA leasing BLM land for storage caverns and said school funding is one of the stated benefits when land is traded.
Why it matters: the information links federal advocacy, potential grant and program support, and several state-level energy and land-use developments that could affect Lynndyl's economy and priorities. Wornick encouraged residents to bring federal concerns to her office; she cited a prior federal grant secured with support from the governor that helped pay to redo the town well.
The council moved on to local business after Wornick’s remarks. Wornick thanked the group and said she would return to future meetings.