Sen. Pody, Rep. Weaver, Rep. Boyd announce Highway Safety Grants for DeKalb County
For Immediate Release: August 26, 2020 Contact: Molly Gormley (615) 741-8760
NASHVILLE -- State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) and State Representatives Terri Lyn Weaver (R-Lancaster) and Clark Boyd (R-Lebanon) announced today that two Highway Safety Grants have been awarded to promote public safety on DeKalb County roads and to curb drunk driving. The lawmakers made the announcement after being informed by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
The DeKalb County Awards include:
· $5,000 to the Alexandria Police Department for High Visibility Enforcement
· $5,000 to the Smithville Police Department for High Visibility Enforcement
“These grants are important to the safety of our community, funding a number of necessary positions and programs that keep our roadways safe,” said Pody. “I am very pleased that we have been able to secure these highway safety grants. I also appreciate all the hard work that our local officials have done in helping us to receive these funds."
“These investments in public safety will help protect the lives of the citizens of DeKalb County and all Tennesseans who travel through our community,” said Weaver. “I am grateful to the department for recognizing the needs of our district and ensuring we have adequate funding to meet these needs.”
“These grants will provide a number of resources to keep our roads in DeKalb County safe for all who travel through our community,” said Boyd. “I am thankful for all who were involved in this process for awarding these funds to our county.”
The grant awards will be disbursed by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO). The grants are provided to agencies that successfully applied for funding who meet the required data-driven criteria and highway safety standard. Grant applications must be in line with THSO’s mission to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities.
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