Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a 60-year lease agreement between Brown County and C. Reiss Terminals, LLC:

“The agreement reached between Brown County and C. Reiss is testament to this critical development opportunity nearing the finish line. This 15-year effort to finally relocate the coal storage to a more suitable location will unlock nearly a quarter mile of riverfront for redevelopment and recreation. I am grateful for the outstanding local leadership that has kept this important project moving forward,” said Rep. Steffen.

For more information, please contact the office of State Representative David Steffen at (608) 237-9104 or by email at Rep.Steffen@legis.wisconsin.gov.