RECOMPETE ACT
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Mason County’s Congressman Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) drafted and introduced the RECOMPETE Act, which established a new federal grant program, authorized at $1 billion through the fiscal year 2028 and funded at $200 million in the fiscal year 2023, to invest in communities that have faced long-term economic challenges.
Read more on Rep. Kilmer’s website
Jeff Slakey continued his conversations about Mason County's RECOMPETE Act Application and how important it is to engage the youth in our community, which currently is one of Mason County's biggest exports.
This conversation revolves around education in Mason County. It is with Jennifer Baria from the Mason County EDC, Superintendent Matt Mallery from Mary M. Knight School District, Allison Smith from Olympic College Shelton, and Shelton Schools Superintendent Wyeth Jessee.
Jeff Slakey talks with Mason County Commissioner Kevin Shutty, Executive Director of the Port of Shelton, Wendy Smith, and Justin Holzgrove, Telecommunications & Community Relations Manager about the application Mason County has submitted for the Federal RECOMPETE ACT dollars.
Mason County EDC Executive Director Jennifer Baria and EDC Chair Joe Schmidt talk about how Mason County can benefit with the RECOMPETE ACT.