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Members of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority have voted to elect Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves as the group's chairman for 2022. The Tenn-Tom Waterway Development Authority is a four-state compact-made up of representatives from Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky-that promotes economic development along the waterway. "The authority is grateful that Gov. Reeves will be serving as chairman for 2022," said Mitch Mays, administrator of the Tenn-Tom Waterway Development Authority. "The Tenn-Tom Waterway and the Marine Highway 65 have an economic output of approximately $8 billion annually. Under Gov. Reeves' leadership, we expect to continue the growth of business and industry along our corridor, while enhancing the recreational value of the Tenn-Tom at the same time."Reeves, who is in his second year as Mississippi's governor, previously served as the state's treasurer (2004-2012) and lieutenant governor (2012-2020). "It is my pleasure to serve as chairman of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority for 2022," Reeves said in a statement. "The Tenn-Tom Waterway is an integral part of the Mississippi economy and has generated billions in private capital investment and created thousands of jobs in Mississippi. The Tenn-Tom Waterway provides a vital link in our nation's transportation infrastructure and is a great asset to Mississippi and the member states of the authority." |