On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Congresswoman Elaine Luria heard how COVID-19 has impacted the local economy, specifically in Williamsburg, James City, and York counties.
Both lawmakers brought in local leaders to try and find solutions and discuss what support is needed on the federal level to address the current challenges.
“My heart goes out to everyone in the room because everyone has personal concerns at this time,” Kaine said. “We do believe there’s more to be done.”
“This allows us to go to Washington and understand what we need to advocate for,” Luria said. “We want to assist in any way we can.”
Kaine and Luria heard from representatives from the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance-Business Council, as well as tourism and business leaders, like Busch Gardens Williamsburg President Kevin Lembke.
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Elaine Luria is a retired member of the US Navy. Use of her military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the US Navy or the Department of Defense.
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