North Austin News

Representative John Carter, serving Texas' 31st district, has successfully secured $2 million in community project funds aimed at enhancing the water distribution and wastewater collection system within the City of Hamilton. The significant allocation was included in the Interior Appropriations legislation, which recently became law.

In response to this achievement, Representative Carter expressed his commitment to improving the lives of Texans through responsible funding allocation, stating, "As a chairman on the Appropriations Committee, I'm in a unique position to responsibly bring much-needed funding back to our congressional district and improve the lives of Texans."

Acknowledging the collaborative effort that led to this funding success, Representative Carter extended his gratitude, saying, "Thank you to Mayor Craddick, the Council, and staff for their strong advocacy on behalf of the City of Hamilton."

Mayor Rodney Craddick of Hamilton, Texas, reciprocated the appreciation, emphasizing the positive impact of Representative Carter's support on the city's progress and prosperity. Mayor Craddick expressed, "As the Mayor of Hamilton, Texas, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Representative John Carter and his staff for his invaluable effort to secure a $2 million grant for our city. Representative Carter’s unwavering support and dedication have played a crucial role in ensuring the continued progress and prosperity of Hamilton."

Furthermore, Mayor Craddick highlighted the collaborative nature of the grant acquisition process, noting, "Receiving this grant is a result of many communications between Representative John Carter’s Office and the City Administrator of Hamilton."

The grant will be instrumental in addressing critical infrastructure needs within the city, with Mayor Craddick mentioning plans to utilize the funds for the replacement of aging utility infrastructure. Mayor Craddick expressed his humble thanks, stating, "It is with a humble heart that I, as Mayor, thank Representative John Carter for thinking of the needs of this community."

The successful allocation of $2 million to the City of Hamilton reflects a significant investment in enhancing essential services and infrastructure, underscoring the importance of strategic funding initiatives in fostering community development and well-being.