Local leaders from Paducah, Kentucky recently visited Washington, D.C. to meet with EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White and other senior DOE officials to discuss the post-cleanup future for the Paducah Site.
White participated in a discussion with the 65-person contingent, part of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual two-day D.C. Fly-In trip.
Sandra Wilson, Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce president, presented the community’s priorities related to the Paducah Site, focusing on how to begin a roadmap to future use as the community considers the current and future state of the site. Other discussions included federal funding and support for continued cleanup efforts.
Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilson, left, speaks with EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White during the chamber’s annual trip to Washington, D.C.
The Paducah group also talked with Todd Shrader, director of project management at the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, and Kate Gordon, senior advisor to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, about possible synergies between their offices and the Paducah community.
The delegation hopes conversations with key officials each year will lead to continued backing of the Paducah Site in addition to sustained positive relationships.
It was the chamber’s 19th trip to D.C. The group plans to continue the annual visits for years to come.
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