News from Senator Todd Johnson

UNION COUNTY SECURES CRITICAL FUNDING IN NC BUDGET

North Carolina now has a budget - SB 105. The legislation not only makes historic investments in education, infrastructure, health care and the environment throughout North Carolina, but makes those same historic investments locally also. 

In Union County, NC budget highlights include: 
 
Education:
$15,000,000 – South Piedmont Aseptic Training Facility
$1,200,000 – High School Athletic Facilities

Infrastructure:
$35,000,000 – Union County Yadkin Water Supply Ratepayer Support
$5,100,000 – Wingate Economic Development Park
$8,000,000 – Union County Wastewater Treatment Support

Community Services:
$1,300,000 – Bridge to Recovery
$1,500,000 – Food for Families Warehouse
$2,500,000 – HELP Women and Child Resource Center
$300,000 – Union County Libraries
 
Public Safety:
$80,000 – Swiftwater Rescue Boats
$100,000 – Unionville Fire Department
$10,000,000 – Road Safety Improvements

Please find here the NC Budget’s $89,665,789 comprehensive list of investments in Union County.

This budget is a good budget. In fact, this budget is historic and transformative for North Carolina. This budget is paying today for our children’s tomorrow – not our children’s future paying for our today.

The Union County investments in North Carolina’s budget acknowledge the work and needs of many individuals serving our community. The funds provide grants for community services, critical water infrastructure support, public safety and education. It’s our honor to serve those serving our community at the ground level. This support will directly enhance the already great quality of life Union County residents enjoy.
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