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River and Environmental Protection <br /> • Support federal action to encourage the protection and preservation of spring <br /> flows and the rivers in San Marcos; to protect the community's rare environmental <br /> resources and assets; provide new sources of funding for water infrastructure and <br /> water conservation and wastewater treatment and reuse; support reasonable <br /> groundwater district rules related to the length of groundwater permits and <br /> timeframes to develop related infrastructure; protect the City's investment in water <br /> infrastructure for current and future use; and promote and develop alternative <br /> energy sources. <br /> • Support opportunities to address wastewater reuse issues at the federal level. This <br /> includes providing support for existing targeted grant opportunities and identifying <br /> other potential funding streams or policies that impact these activities. <br /> Economic Development <br /> • Support Congressional action to promote economic development; identify and <br /> pursue related economic development funding opportunities through the U.S. <br /> Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration; provide <br /> incentives to cities to attract and retain businesses; increase funding for workforce <br /> training and programs to employ veterans; strengthen Pre-K to16 education; and <br /> increase funding for adult education and literacy. <br /> Public Safety <br /> • Support federal grant programs that advance police and fire public safety <br /> programs for assistance with equipment, training and personnel. <br /> 3 <br />