A no cost jobs Bill sitting in Congress because of politics.

This resolution before Congress has no cost to the Federal Government IE the Taxpayers.  The only thing holding up this bill is politics in Washington.  It’s time to tell our Legislators to do their job.  The jobs that will be created by this legislation are needed badly and needed now. This Bill has been sponsored by both party’s and is a strictly non partisan bill.

At todays Lyon County Board of Commissioners meeting Commissioner Virgil Arellano presented the following resolution which was passed and adopted 4-0. Despite all of our efforts and broad community support ,including that of our Nevada Congressional Delegation ,Congressman Norman "Doc" Hastings of Washington State continues to obstruct the wishes of Nevadans who want to determine and shape their own course in securing our economic future in several communities and counties throughout Nevada. Enough is enough !

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LYON COUNTY, NEVADA, REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL ACTION DEALING WITH THE LYON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT S. 159 & H.R.696.
Whereas, the Lyon County Board of Commissioners in support for the City of Yerington, Nevada Copper and most importantly the residents of Lyon County unanimously passed attached Resolution 12-15 on December 6, 2012, OVER SIXTEEN MONTHS AGO;

Whereas, Lyon County continues to lead the State of Nevada in unemployment rate, averaging 15% over the last three years;

Whereas, the real number of people in the labor force in Lyon County has declined by over 2,200 people, or 9.7%, over the last two years;

Whereas, the real number of people employed in Lyon County has declined by over 1,500 people, or 7.8%, over the last two years;

Whereas, because of continued loss of tax revenues over the last seven years, the City of Yerington and Lyon County are at a critical stage in providing continued services to its residents;

Whereas, in order to balance yearly budgets and declining revenues, Lyon County has terminated 120 employees since 2008 and significantly reduced the level of service to our residents;

Whereas, local small business owners are struggling desperately to sustain continued business activities in a depressed economy;

Whereas, with the recent escalation of violent crime and theft within Lyon County and with declining county revenues, staffing for local law enforcement that is charged with protecting and serving our citizens will be severely jeopardized;

Whereas, Nevada Copper has implemented educational incentives and opportunities to local residents and students within the Lyon County educational system to secure future employment in the mining industry;

Whereas, an overwhelming majority of Lyon County residents support the passage of the Yerington, Nevada/Lyon County bill;

Whereas, the Nevada Congressional Delegation fully supports this legislation;
Whereas,the 2013 Nevada State Legislature fully supports this legislation;

Whereas ,Governor Brian Sandoval supports this legislation;

Whereas, the United States Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee reported S. 159 out of committee on June 18, 2013 with a favorable recommendation to PASS THE BILL;

Whereas, the United States House Natural Resources Committee reported H.R. 696, as Title II of H.R. 433, out of committee on January 28, 2013, without changes to the economic development portion of the bill, with a favorable recommendation to PASS THE BILL;

Whereas, immediate passage of the Yerington/Lyon County bill would create substantial economic activity within the City of Yerington and Lyon County that will assist in building a long term viable prosperous economy after years of revenue deficts and economic drought.

NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing, and in accordance with the best interests of the citizens of Lyon County, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS does:
HEREBY RESOLVE that Lyon County supports the Nevada Congressional Delegation to expedite passage of this bill, as introduced, without any further delay for the immediate sustainability and future of Yerington, Lyon County and our communities.
HEREBY RESOLVE that the Board implores leadership in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and other Senators and Representatives, to acknowledge critical needs and desires of Yerington and Lyon County, and without any further delay, PASS THE LYON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 2014