The State is projected to have over a billion dollar surplus. While it is prudent to be fiscally responsible and to save for our future, failing to allocate reasonable amounts of this surplus to essential New Orleans area projects is wrong. There is a common complaint by local storm affected communities that there are insufficient funds to even begin the planning for needed capital improvement projects. If we don’t get these projects started, our communities will become more weary that recovery will be too long. As a result, we will lose momentum, credibility and FEMA reimbursement money. The State can help by stepping up its responsibility to fund immediate maintenance and repair of its own parks, buildings, roads and bridges.
As a State Representative from a storm damaged area, I will work with all coastal area legislators to push through a program of storm relief advances to local government.
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