Office Of The Mayor Of Seattle: Mayor Durkan Statement Following The Passage Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Seattle WA

13 November, 2021

12:36 AM

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Press release from Office of the Mayor of Seattle: Anthony Derrick November 12, 2021 Seattle (November 6, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal: "Passing President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is transformational for cities across the nation – it will deliver new good-paying union jobs, expand transit opportunities and combat climate change. This generational investment in workers and infrastructure will advance Seattle's vision for more equitable access to transit, further electrify our city, promote environmental justice programs, and allow us to repair our aging bridges. Our entire Congressional delegation was on the frontlines of advocating and delivering on this important achievement for our country." This press release was produced by Office of the Mayor of Seattle. The views expressed here are the author's own.