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Where Opportunity Meets Community
As one year ends and a new one begins, I must again say I am indebted to Gov. Kay Ivey for the confidence she has shown in the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs by allowing us to manage what I consider to be some of the more important programs of the Ivey administration.
I can assure Gov. Ivey, the Alabama Legislature and the people of Alabama that we have not taken any of these responsibilities lightly, and we have done our utmost to carry out our duties in an effort to make Alabama a better place. It has not been easy, but no worthwhile project or program usually is.
I am particularly proud of the advances we have made in fulfilling Gov. Ivey’s commitment to providing affordable and reliable highspeed internet to every community in Alabama. While we are not there yet, our steps are getting bigger. When we started this effort in 2017 there were vast gaps where access to high-speed internet did not exist.
Now, through the help of many partners, those gaps are being filled. As a result, many schools, medical facilities, emergency responders, rural businesses and households can capitalize on the advantages that broadband brings.
On another front, our Community Development Block Grant program continues to provide communities with funds to improve water and sewer services, pave streets, build community centers and fire stations and in some cases provide emergency funds to communities impacted by disasters. Other CDBG funds help communities grow and create jobs.
Similarly, grants from our partnerships through our Federal Initiatives and Recreation Division improve community infrastructure, schools and educational programs and assist projects that create needed jobs. Also under the umbrella of that division are grants to help provide playgrounds, ballfields, parks and walking trails for communities throughout the state.
Our Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division continues to make advancements in keeping our streets and highways safe and ensuring that law enforcement agencies are equipped with the tools needed to do their jobs and protect our communities. The division also provides the critical funds to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and child and elder abuse.
Grants from our Energy Division help propel research and development projects, often resulting in innovative solutions. Some energy grants are leading the way in the transition to electric vehicles by creating a network of charging stations throughout the state while other grants help improve energy efficiency in homes, schools and public buildings.
I would dare say our programs have at some point touched every community in Alabama and I would hope they have made a difference in the lives of Alabamians. It is my wish that ADECA continues to impact the people of this state, and we can continue to be known as a place where “Opportunity Meets Community.”
Sincerely,
Kenneth W. Boswell, ADECA Director
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is to improve and strengthen communities and the quality of life in Alabama through a wide range of diverse and comprehensive programs involving economic de-velopment, infrastructure, law enforcement, education, energy conservation and technology upgrades, and responsible management of water resources.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is housed in the Alabama Center for Commerce building in Montgomery.
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