Paving The Way: Ocean State Infrastructure Trust from Angel Taveras on Vimeo.
Received this e-mail today from Providence Mayor Angel Taveras' (D. RI) gubernatorial campaign:
In Providence we are paving 60 miles of roads in just two years. This type of smart infrastructure investment gets people back to work right away, boosts our growing tourism industry and shows that progress is possible in an otherwise tough economy.
That is why I am proposing the Ocean State Infrastructure Trust. This program will leverage state reserves to help cities and towns borrow the dollars they need more cheaply than they can on their own. Whether it's Westerly or Woonsocket, our communities will have the tools they need to reinvest in roads, bridges, and schools. Now I need your help to get the word out about our plan and build support.
Click here to watch our quick Ocean State Infrastructure Trust video and sign our petition voicing your support for this plan!
http://act.angel2014.com/...
When I visit folks across Rhode Island, I see just how much our cities and towns could use the same type of infrastructure investment that we made in our capital city. The Ocean State Infrastructure Trust is a common sense plan to provide vital improvements to our state and create jobs while staying responsible with our public dollars.
The trust will give local governments access to the capital they need to start shovel-ready projects and put more than 4,500 people back to work. By Fiscal Year 2031 (over 15 years), the Ocean State Infrastructure Trust will have helped fund $800 million worth of projects. But to get this off the ground, we need your help today.
Will you click here to show your support for the Ocean State Infrastructure Trust and then help get the word out by sharing our petition with friends and family?
http://act.angel2014.com/...
There is so much work to be done, but if we are smart with our money and make strategic investments, we can do big things. I've always said, it is up to Rhode Islanders to save Rhode Island. It's up to us to jumpstart our economy. I am proud to have led the charge in Providence, and that's what I'll do as our next governor.
Thanks for your support,
Angel
Click here to watch the video again and to add your name:
http://act.angel2014.com/...