OPINION: 'Not only would the construction bring immediate jobs, but after completion, the port will allow for increased trade and more businesses will spring up to support the port and its employees,' writes Cochise County Supervisor Ann English.
In Biden’s State of the Union speech, he emphasized many of his administration’s accomplishments, namely on the economy. It may be hard to see the economic benefits in your day-to-day life. But look no further than Cochise County to see his work in action.
People are also reading… The Douglas Port exemplifies the urgent need for infrastructure modernization. Originally constructed in 1933, the port sees hundreds of millions of dollars in trade pass through every year. Residents regularly travel to neighboring Agua Prieta to access services and visit family. The port is critical to the nation’s economy and our border security.
But when Cochise County, and the state of Arizona, received hundreds of millions from the Biden administration’s economic legislation, suddenly we had enough to turn the second port from an idea into reality. Our Congresswoman, Ann Kirkpatrick, made sure funding for our two-port solution was included in the final bill.
I’m eager to see these economic benefits come to Douglas. For a while, young people have left rural counties like Cochise in search of better opportunities in more urban areas. But if we can create good-paying jobs, people won’t feel forced to move just to support themselves and their families.
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