OrovilleStrongPriorities.pdfVIP

OROVILLE STRONG POSITION STATEMENT www.OrovilleS In the wake of the recent evacuations in Oroville and the severe economic and reputational impact to the community that resulted, the Oroville Dam Coalition, an active working group of business leaders and employers have joined together with the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, to form Oroville Strong. Through Oroville Strong, the business community can participate with other like-minded leaders, to advance meaningful solutions that will upgrade the Oroville Dam and flood control infrastructure and develop programs that will improve the economic climate in the region, promote jobs, tourism and support efforts that improve the quality of life for residents in the community. By advancing a set of core principles to guide and shape local, state and federal policies embraced by the coalition, the business community in Oroville and the surrounding area can, and should be, in a leadership position to make Oroville a stronger community in which to work, live and visit. Members of Oroville Strong are focused on a set of core goals and objectives, supported by members who are committed to ensuring that the lessons learned from the recent crisis in the region can be used to prevent similar situations in the future and help build a stronger Oroville. Oroville Strong Priorities: While Oroville Strong is being created to make sure that the Oroville Dam functions as designed, the partnership will have other priorities that will help build a stronger Oroville. ? Advocate for a strong Federal and State infrastructure investment for the Oroville Dam and other critical spending in the region that strengthens and expand major roadways, airports and rail to improve the economic climate in the region. ? Ex