Representative Steven S. Howitt hosts Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash in 4th Bristol District

Rehoboth - Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) hosted Massachusetts Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash for a breakfast meeting at the KP Grill in Rehoboth. The two state officials met to discuss current and potential future economic development in the 4th Bristol district which includes the towns of Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea, and Norton. Representative Howitt and Secretary Ash also discussed a wide range of other local and state issues including transportation, real estate, and the importance of collaboration between the Baker administration and the legislature.

“I'm very pleased that Secretary Ash was able to arrange his schedule to visit with me in my district to discuss a range of important economic issues facing our constituents,” said Representative Howitt. “I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in the legislature and the Governor and his administration to promote economic development and job creation.”

Secretary Ash is responsible for directing and executing Governor Charlie Baker’s agenda on housing and community development, job creation, business development, consumer affairs, and business regulation. Since joining the Baker-Polito Administration, Secretary Ash has prioritized efforts to grow jobs, help communities realize their economic development priorities, connect citizens to new economic opportunities, and build prosperity across Massachusetts.

Secretary Ash has played a leadership role in the recruitment and expansion of major employers, including Amazon, General Electric, IBM Watson Health, Kronos, and Siemens. (biography excerpt from Mass.gov).