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Congressman Michael R. Turner today called for a comprehensive review of the Priority Development Advocacy Committee (PDAC) process to increase the accountability and transparency of the current process.  The Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) uses the PDAC process to establish the region’s federal funding priorities which are submitted to Congress annually.  

Congressman Turner informed community leaders participating in the Coalition’s annual Washington fly-in on April 1st of his intent to undertake a review of the process.

“The current PDAC process allows a broad coalition of public and private leaders to speak with one voice,” said Rep. Turner.  “The current PDAC review process could be a model for other regions, but as a community, we should always look for increased transparency and grassroots support and advocacy for the process.  The panel review will ensure the Dayton region has an open, region-wide evaluation for projects seeking state or federal support.”

“I applaud Congressman Turner for his request of a review panel for the PDAC process,” said Phil Parker, President and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.  “We have a process that works and as a community we need to strengthen and defend the process.  I look forward to beginning work on the review.”

The panel will identify ways to:

• Increase accountability of the funding recipient;
• Increase transparency and community participation in the project selection process;
• Enhance mechanisms for advocating and validating project requests.

Congressman Turner today sent a letter to community leaders involved in establishing the region’s federal funding priorities to request a review of the PDAC process.