Friday, July 31, 2015

Legislators urge Gov. McCrory to end lawsuit with Alcoa

NC House Rep. Justin Burr, a Republican representing Montgomery and Stanly counties, recently shared on Facebook a letter that was sent to Gov. McCrory from five legislators who represent the Uwharrie region. The letter urges the state to drop its lawsuit and instead work with Alcoa to renew its hydro license and work together to attract new jobs to the region.

“We are writing to ask you to end the state’s lawsuit against Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (APGI) in light of two significant legal rulings against the state,” the letter says.

“These rulings make it increasingly clear that state and federal laws do not support the position of your administration. Continuing the state’s legal efforts to acquire ownership of the riverbed property or delay granting APGI a water quality permit is an irresponsible use of taxpayer dollars – and it negatively impacts the citizens we represent.”

Thank you to Rep. Burr, Rep. Rayne Brown (R – Davidson), Rep. Carl Ford (R – Cabarrus, Rowan), Rep. Harry Warren (R – Rowan) and Rep. Sam Watford (R – Davidson).