MY PRIORITIES

Affordable housing for young families and fixed-income seniors through local builders and community development banking.

THE GOAL

• 250 new housing units constructed by local builders, sold to young families and elderly fixed-income residents using a community development bank at below-market rates.

THE CHALLENGE

• Young families leaving the county due to lack of affordable housing options
• Seniors on fixed incomes struggling with housing costs
• Builders face steep costs and expensive financing, so they often build higher-end homes where they can still turn a profit. That squeezes out affordable options for everyday families
• Market-rate financing excludes many qualified buyers

THE SOLUTION

1. Community Development Bank: Partner with local financial institutions to create below-market rate lending
2. Local Builder Partnership: Priority contracts for county-based construction companies
3. Mixed Income Development: 60% young families, 40% senior housing
4. Infrastructure Integration: Coordinate with sewer and water expansion projects

"When young families can afford to stay and seniors can age in place, our whole community benefits. Local builders get work, families put down roots, and our tax base grows."

Establishing an urgent care facility to serve our community's immediate healthcare needs.

THE NEED

• Nearest urgent care facility is 25+ minutes away
• Emergency room overcrowding for non-emergency issues
• Limited options for after-hours medical care
• Economic barrier to healthcare access for working families

THE PLAN

URGENT CARE FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS

• Location: Centrally located in the Town of Appomattox
• Hours: 7 days a week, extended evening hours
• Services: Minor injuries, illness treatment, basic diagnostics
• Staffing: Local healthcare providers and support staff

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

1. Partner with regional healthcare systems
2. Identify optimal location with county-owned or leased space
3. Recruit medical professionals to serve our community
4. Ensure accessibility and affordability for all residents

"Healthcare shouldn't require a 30-minute drive. Our families deserve accessible, quality medical care right here in Appomattox County."

Creating modern manufacturing opportunities and workforce development partnerships.

NEW INDUSTRIALS INITIATIVE

Incentivize filling empty buildings with 'new industrials' — robotic milling and CNC fabrication shops. Partner with CVCC and Carver-Price for workforce upskilling.

TARGET INDUSTRIES

• Robotic Milling Operations: Precision manufacturing for automotive and aerospace
• CNC Fabrication Shops: Custom metalworking and machining services
• Light Manufacturing: Assembly and finishing operations
• Technology Services: Remote work hubs and digital services

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

• CVCC Partnership: Develop specialized training programs for modern manufacturing
• Carver-Price Collaboration: Bridge programs from high school to technical careers
• Apprenticeship Programs: On-the-job training with local employers
• Continuing Education: Upskilling opportunities for current workers

BUSINESS INCENTIVES

1. Property tax reductions for businesses utilizing empty buildings
2. Fast-track permitting for qualifying manufacturing operations
3. Utility infrastructure support for high-demand operations
4. Workforce training grants through county partnerships

"Empty buildings become productive when we match modern manufacturing with skilled workers. Our young people shouldn't have to leave the county to find good-paying careers."

Local ownership and operation of essential infrastructure: water, sewer, and waste management.

THE PRINCIPLE

• Local Ownership = Community Strength: Construction of a reservoir, sewer plant, and landfill that are locally owned and operated. Each dollar invested locally makes our community stronger.

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

• Reservoir Development: End dependence on Campbell County water
• Well System Expansion: Strategic drilling and maintenance program
• Distribution Upgrades: Modernize aging water lines throughout the county
• Local Control: We must develop and own a reliable source of water

SEWER SYSTEM EXPANSION

• Capacity Increase: Expand and modernize our wastewater plant
• Growth Planning: Support housing and economic development
• Cost Sharing: Partnership with Town of Appomattox
• Environmental Standards: Modern treatment technology

WASTE MANAGEMENT

• Local Landfill: Reduce costs and keep revenue in community
• Regional Cooperation: Serve surrounding communities for additional revenue
• Environmental Protection: Modern containment and monitoring systems

ECONOMIC IMPACT

• Local Jobs: Operations and maintenance positions
• Revenue Generation: Utility profits stay in the community
• Development Ready: Infrastructure supports growth
• Rate Stability: Local control over utility costs