Sherman County Development Committee

Senator Seliger and Representative Swinford Secure TxDOT Funding for Stratford Main Street Program

March 27, 2009 AUSTIN--The Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) unanimously voted yesterday to recommend $1.9 million in funding for the Stratford Main Street Program, as part of a group of recommended transportation enhancement projects funded by the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This funding request was recommended at the strong urging of State Senator Kel Seliger and State Representative David Swinford. "The people of Stratford have committed themselves financially to this project over the past six years, and this award is a direct reflection of their dedication to their community," said Seliger.

Since the Main Street project was awarded to the City of Stratford in 2002, the city has made a substantial financial commitment to revitalizing and updating their main street area. This project is intended to address the many safety issues associated with the deteriorating sidewalks, poor lighting and inadequate drainage.

Both Swinford and Seliger joined Stratford City Manager Duane Mungia at the Commission meeting in Austin to show their support for this project. "Working with a community where the residents work so hard is always a real pleasure," said Swinford.

In addition to the ARRA funds awarded for Stratford, a companion project for improvements to US 287 totaling $3.8 million received a federal earmark and will be constructed in conjunction with the Stratford Main Street Program.

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