Understanding the Washington DC itinerary

By Donna Westfall – June 7, 2017 –

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is an international airport 3 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. in Arlington County, Virginia.  Two Del Norte County Supervisors, Chris Howard and Gerry Hemmingsen were joined by Crescent City Mayor, Blake Inscore in what, some hope, is an important journey to the heart of political machinations.

What do they hope to accomplish?  Is it worth the money spent in taxpayers monies in light of this weeks 2 x 2 meeting where both the City and the County talked about going broke and combining services as a cost cutting solution? That remains to be seen.

Here’s their itinerary as prepared by our $72,000/year Lobbyist Group:  VAN SCOYOC and ASSOCIATES:

D.C. Meeting Itinerary for Del Norte County, CA June 7-8, 2017

Wednesday, June 7th

7:00 pm Dinner

Thursday, June 8th

9:15 am Meeting with the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Staff: John Augustine, Director, Office of Infrastructure Finance and Innovation 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Topic: Last Chance Grade

10:00 am Meeting with Department of Transportation, Essential Air Service Staff: Kevin Schlemmer, Chief, Essential Air Service and Domestic Analysis Division Michael Martin, Transportation Industry Analyst, Essential Air Service and Domestic Analysis Division Topic: Essential Air Service

11:30 am Meeting with Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein Staff: Trevor Higgins and Alexis Segal, Legislative Assistants 331 Hart Senate Office Building Topic: Last Chance Grade, Essential Air Service, Secure Rural Schools, Forest Management

12:15 pm Lunch with Representative Jared Huffman Capitol Member Dining Room Topic: Last Chance Grade, Essential Air Service, Secure Rural Schools, Forest Management

1:45 pm Meeting with Helena Zyblikewycz, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 2167A Rayburn Topic: Last Chance Grade

2:30 pm Meeting with Representative Doug LaMalfa 322 Cannon House Office Building Topic: Last Chance Grade, Essential Air Service, Secure Rural Schools, Forest Management

3:00 pm Meeting with USDA, Rural Business and Forest Service 1400 Independence Ave., SW Topic: Rural Business Loan Forgiveness and Forest Management

3:30 pm Meeting with Office of Senator Kamala Harris Staff: Kevin Chang, Legislative Assistant 112 Hart Senate Office Building Topic: Last Chance Grade, Essential Air Service, Secure Rural Schools, Forest Management

4:30 pm Meeting with Representative Mike Thompson 231 Cannon House Office Building Topic: Last Chance Grade, Essential Air Service, Secure Rural Schools, Forest Management