Appropriations Requests

Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School Media Center Book Collection ($175,000). I would ban earmarks as we know them, but as long as these earmarks are available, I'm going to apply for them in an effort to pursue federal funding opportunities for my district. For non-defense projects in the current earmarking system, I work closely with local governments, civic organizations, non-profits and business development authorities to identify and prioritize projects important to local communities in Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District (and sometimes elsewhere). I only request funds for projects authorized by law for federal funding and do not do so for private parties or entities. This project will provide funding for the purchase of the media center (library) book collection at a new elementary school. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will teach children how to access to information so as adults they can make informed decisions. Beneficiary: Monroe County Schools, 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029.