Representatives from the Pennyrile Area Development District Board of Directors Attend 2017 NADO Washington Policy Conference

​Board members from the Pennyrile Area Development District attended the 2017 Washington Policy Conference hosted by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). The group heard reports on the federal budget, economic and community development, and the prospects of funding through various federal programs that have benefited the region in the past. In addition, members met with representatives from Secretary Elaine Chao, Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Rand Paul, and Congressman James Comer’s office to discuss general federal programs that we work with that support our communities, Fort Campbell, infrastructure projects surrounding I69 & development of that corridor, designation of the southern portion of the Edward T. Breathitt Parkway as an interstate, and other issues
impacting our region.

​L to R: Terry Stringer, Jason Vincent, John Mahre, Mayor Jan Yonts, Judge Hollis Alexander, Judge Wade White, Mayor David Jackson, Judge Ellen Dunning and Sam Dunning