Members of the Limestone County Commission, along with other county representatives and family members, traveled to the nation’s capital for a multi-day trip to Washington D.C. 

The delegation met with notable state figures such as Representative Dale Strong and senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville to discuss key issues at the local level while also establishing vital relationships at the federal level. 

“It was an honor and a privilege just to go up there,” Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly told The News Courier. “Our goal as a county government is to bring things back home whenever we get the chance to go to the state or national government. We met with and had great meetings with every delegation across the state. All of that matters, because those connections go a long way in getting what we need in Limestone County.”

Daly said that by nurturing these relationships, Limestone County will be able to tap into crucial resources and funding opportunities that will drive their growth in the future. 

“It was great to be able to go up there and meet other county commissioners from all over the United States,” District 4 Commissioner LaDon Townsend said. “Getting the chance to find out what other states are doing, even if they are simple things, helps us improve our county. Learning and building off of those new relationships is so integral in our job, and something I do not take lightly.”

Daly also thanked his fellow Commissioners Daryl Sammet, Johnny Turner, Derrick Gatlin and Townsend for traveling with him to “build those bridges” with national leaders. 

“I know that I get a lot of attention, but we can’t do anything without these other four guys,” Daly said. “If we don’t have that teamwork then none of what we do would work. I really stress how important it is to build these relationships with our guys, because we’ve got to have that help at the national level to keep this county going forward.” 

Daly mentioned that they were able to receive funds for two projects with more than $1.5 million in federal earmarks last year. Other funded projects included the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office and road maintenance and repair.

“We were able to do that through relationships,” Daly said. “Limestone County has not received an earmark like that in years. We are blessed to be in an area that is looked at so positively by people at the state and federal level.”