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HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Rep. Kelly tour Erie's Opportunity Zones

May 30, 2025

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA -- On Wednesday, May 28, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA),and local leaders toured downtown Erie's highly successful Opportunity Zones (OZs) and other housing initiatives around Erie, Pennsylvania.  

During their visit to Erie, Sec. Turner and Rep. Kelly were joined by U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and received an update on downtown Erie's Opportunity Zone projects. They also met with local stakeholders as Congress considers extending and expanding OZ legislation. 

“Erie is a model of how Opportunity Zones can revitalize communities,” said Sec. Turner. “Erie’s Opportunity Zone-driven renaissance continues to attract new businesses, inspiring the creation of more homes and generating economic and community development. This would not be possible without the support of local, state and federal leaders who work in tandem with the public and private sectors to take Opportunity Zones from a proposal to a reality that will benefit generations of individuals and families. I want to thank Congressman Kelly for welcoming back to the City of Erie – I’m excited to see what the future holds for this community.”

"As Congress considers extending and expanding Opportunity Zone legislation, and as we work to make housing more affordable for all Americans, Secretary Turner's visit puts Western Pennsylvania front and center in Washington," said Rep. Kelly. "Opportunity Zones continue to create jobs and affordable housing in Erie, and they continue to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy. I want to thank Secretary Turner for visiting Erie again and for his commitment to pro-growth policy."

You can watch the press conference here.

 

BACKGROUND

Sec. Turner and Rep. Kelly played an integral role in establishing and implementing Opportunity Zones when they were passed in the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. Downtown Erie remains a national leader in Opportunity Zones legislation.

In April, Turner, Kelly, and Sen. Tim Scott published this op-ed on FoxNews.com highlighting the importance of extending Opportunity Zones legislation.

 

In The News:

Erie News Now (NBC/CBS, Erie) -- "U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner Visits Erie to Highlight Opportunity Zone Progress"

YourErie.com (ABC/FOX, Erie) -- "U.S. HUD Secretary Views Opportunity Zones, partnering with Rep. Kelly for legislation"