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COG Board Chairman Matt Letourneau talks infrastructure, transportation on Kojo Nnamdi Show

Feb 20, 2018
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COG Board Chairman Matthew Letourneau (right) talks with resident analyst Tom Sherwood on The Kojo Nnamdi Show (WAMU)

COG Board Chairman and Loudoun County Supervisor Matt Letourneau discussed regional issues, including infrastructure and transportation on The Kojo Nnamdi Show – The Politics Hour on February 16, 2018.

Letourneau noted the potential impact of the proposed infrastructure plan on regional transportation, including airports. He also highlighted COG’s work on helping promote the region in response to Amazon’s request for a second headquarters location. Finally, he shared COG’s role in helping establish the Metro Safety Commission and supporting the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia move forward with dedicated funding for Metro.

Listen to the full interview on The Kojo Nnamdi Show.

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