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105 S. Long Street Post Office Box 339 East Spencer, North Carolina 28039 Telephone: (704) 636-7111 Fax: (704) 639-7734 Website: www.eastspencer.gov "HOME OF HERITAGE & PROMISE" Alderman George Jackson 105 S. Long St. East Spencer, NC 28039 gjackson@eastspencer.gov (704) 636-7111 2/20/2025 The Honorable Congressman Addison McDowell 1032 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman McDowell, As a member of the clergy and a dedicated member of the Town of East Spencer, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support of the construction of an off-ramp on I-85 for our community. Your advocacy for this crucial project has not gone unnoticed, and I believe it will have a lasting and transformative impact on East Spencer. Our town has long struggled with limited economic and residential growth, which has been compounded by our isolated position and lack of direct access to major transportation routes. As a result, opportunities for employment, business development, and residential expansion have been severely restricted. The lack of an off-ramp on 1-85 has prevented our community from attracting the investments and resources we desperately need. The construction of this off-ramp will not only improve traffic flow and safety but also open the door to much-needed economic opportunities. It will make East Spencer more accessible to visitors, investors, and potential residents, ultimately fostering growth and revitalization in a community that has been long underserved. As a member of the clergy, I see the daily challenges our residents face, from economic hardship to limited access to essential services. This off-ramp represents more than just infrastructure; it symbolizes hope for a brighter future and the potential for transformation. it will allow our town to grow, improve, and provide better opportunities for our families. Once again, thank you for your continued support of the Town of East Spencer. Your dedication to our community's future is deeply appreciated, and we are hopeful that, with your help, this offramp will become a reality and pave the way for a prosperous future for our town. Sincerely, eo Alderma Town of East Spencer OST-2025-1200 Page 01316 Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0024503