US Senator Katie Britt Receives Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2026 Hometown Hero Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, accepted the 2026 Hometown Hero award from the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM). This award honors Senator Britt for her dedication to strengthening communities and bettering the standard of life for native residents.
Pictured left to proper are ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran, ALM Deputy Director Kayla Bass, Riverside Mayor Rusty Jessup (ALM Vice President), Senator Katie Britt, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan (ALM President), and Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba (rapid ALM previous President)
“Each and each day within the US Senate, I’m preventing laborious for our values, our individuals, and our state. Nothing is extra essential to me than rising alternative in Alabama, and I’m so lucky to have such excellent state companions who share this aim and actively talk the wants and priorities of their communities. From working to deliver Space Command to its rightful dwelling in Huntsville, to advocating for and securing Birmingham-Southern College as our Coast Guard’s new coaching middle, to championing commerce on the Port of Mobile and seeing it develop into the deepest port on the Gulf of America, to assist Eli Lilly’s $6 billion funding in Huntsville, I’m devoted to strengthening Alabama’s future. I’ve additionally instantly secured greater than $456 million in federal funding for initiatives throughout our state to assist our army installations, spend money on roads and bridges that join Alabamians, and supply essential sources for our rural communities. I’ve fought tirelessly for our state, and our work is simply getting began. proceed to make sure that each room I’m in, Alabama has a robust seat on the desk,” stated Senator Britt upon receiving this award.
Senator Britt has labored to safe over $456 million in federal funding for Alabama priorities, from medical and analysis gear to up to date roads and waterways. She is proud to have ushered in new workforce investments and stronger partnerships with universities and schools throughout the state. She will proceed to work alongside native and state companions to make sure communities throughout the state have the sources they should thrive.
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