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State senator presents $5 million for community infrastructure, $100,000 for Taylor Historical Society
Summary
A state senator presented a FY2025 budget allocation of $5,000,000 for community infrastructure projects and said she secured $100,000 for the Taylor Historical Society to preserve the city's oldest building.
Sen. Geiss presented a ceremonial check and told the council the recently adopted FY2025 state budget includes $5,000,000 earmarked for community infrastructure projects affecting health and wellness, including lead service-line replacement and water and sewer repairs.
"This past year...we were able to secure...$5,000,000 for community infrastructure projects," Sen. Geiss said during the mayor's communication portion of the meeting. She also said she secured an additional $100,000 for the Taylor Historical Society to support preservation of the city’s oldest building, the log cabin. Mayor Wooley invited councilmembers to join the senator and city staff for a photo after the presentation. The council did not take a formal vote on the presentation; the remarks were ceremonial and informational.
