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02/25/10

NARC Continues to Support Federal Livability Funding & Incentives


Rep. Perlmutter (D-CO, 8) Releases HR 4690, "The Livable Communities Act of 2010"

Category: The Washington Update
Posted by: shannon

Congressman Ed Perlmutter introduced his companion bill to Senator Dodd's S. 1619, the Livable Communities Act of 2009. NARC, along with the National League of Cities and National Association of Counties, sent a letter supporting Perlmutter's bill, HR 4690. This bill, like Senator Dodd's, will provide comprehensive regional planning and implementation funding for consortia of local governments through an established reigonal planning organization.Click HERE for Congressman Perlmutter's press release on the bill, which includes quotes from several Congressional Members and a listing of supporting organizations.

Click HERE for the bill language.

Click HERE for a summary of S. 1619 and HR 4690.

Click HERE for NARC's letter.

Click HERE for NLC's letter.

Clich HERE for NACo's letter.