West Plains, MO. - On Friday, January 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The announcement came at a public meeting of the Committee, where members presented recommendations on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Among those appointed was Kimberly Rich, Alderman and Mayor Pro Tem of Willow Springs, Missouri. The city of Willow Springs released a statement on Rich's appointment to LGAC: "The City of Willow Springs is very fortunate to have Alderman and Mayor Pro Tem Kim Rich represent our small city on a national level with the Environmental Protection Agency. We value the relationship we have with EPA and know that Kim will represent our small community's needs and, in addition, better equip our city with the understanding and knowledge of the future goals set forth by EPA. The City's interests are always best expressed by t
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA announced appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to Local Government Advisory Committee LGAC. Announcement came at public Committee meeting, where members presented recommendations on Inflation Reduction Act IRA implementation.