Andy Harris for Congress Press Announcement

"Beach Replenishment is an Investment in Our Economy"
Harris tours beach replenishment project in Ocean City

Ocean City - Thursday afternoon, State Senator Andy Harris, the Republican nominee for Congress in Maryland's first district, met with leaders in Ocean City to discuss the beach replenishment project as part of Ocean City's overall economy.

Mayor Meehan and City Engineer Terry McGean discussed the size and scope of the beach replenishment project. After speaking to the press, Andy loaded into the SUV with the Mayor and City Engineer and toured the dunes and beach replenishment project.

With the economy slowing across the country, Andy Harris has made economic growth a pillar of his campaign. Andy Harris believes Congress must lower taxes and decrease wasteful government spending to stimulate economic growth. The beach replenishment project is the first of many stops throughout the district in which Andy will discuss how to move our economy forward.

At the press conference Harris released the following statement:

"Ocean City is an economic engine for Maryland's Eastern Shore. The beach replenishment project is an investment in our economy. This project not only benefits the people who visit Ocean City, it benefits our entire country. As a member of Congress, I will do everything in my power to keep Ocean City strong.

"From a taxpayers' perspective, this project is a great investment. The revenue the federal government receives from a vibrant Ocean City economy is dependent on the well maintained beach that the beach replenishment project provides."