GOVERNOR GIBBONS TO ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR FORT MOJAVE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT
Source: Governor Jim Gibbons
Sep 14, 2007 - 4:42:02 PM
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Carson City – While visiting the city of Laughlin today, Governor Jim Gibbons will announce his intent to include $5 million in the budget he will present to the Nevada State Legislature in 2009 to replenish funds spent from the Fort Mojave Development Account by the Colorado River Commission.
“Laughlin is a critical component of our statewide tourism-based economy and a growing, vital community; these funds will greatly assist important redevelopment efforts,” said Governor Gibbons.
"We'll work with the community to determine how best to use this money to improve Laughlin's infrastructure and our citizens' quality of life. Gov. Gibbons is to be commended for taking this important step," said Clark County Commissioner Bruce Woodbury.
“I applaud Governor Gibbons, Commissioner Woodbury and Senator Hardy for their hard work to reimburse $5 million to the Fort Mojave Development Account. These are funds that rightfully belong to the community of Laughlin. This account will help the Mojave Valley continue the progress and development that is already underway,” said Congressman Jon Porter.
“This is a major development for the residents of Laughlin. I really appreciate the Governor’s willingness to step in and help resolve this matter. This money was clearly intended to be utilized for the benefit of Laughlin,” said State Senator Warren Hardy. “When provided with all the facts, the Governor immediately understood that and moved very quickly to help correct the injustice that occurred.”
“I am gratified that the good folks of Laughlin have been heard in their reasonable arguments to restore their Fort Mojave Development funds. This has been a good example of how government should work to right wrongs. Concerned citizens made their case with local, county and state officials all working together to get the money back to where it was intended. By continuing to work in concert, we should be able to further protect and restore the funds in the next legislative session,” said Assemblyman Joe Hardy.
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