Biden taps former New Orleans mayor Landrieu to spearhead infrastructure

[Ex Lurker]

President Biden is tapping former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to coordinate the implementation of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, the White House announced Sunday.

“In this role, Landrieu will oversee the most significant and comprehensive investments in American infrastructure in generations — work that independent experts verify will create millions of high-paying, union jobs while boosting our economic competitiveness in the world, strengthening our supply chains, and acting against inflation for the long term,” the White House said in a news release.

In Sunday’s announcement, the White House touted Landrieu’s work shepherding New Orleans through its recovery following Hurricane Katrina. Landrieu, a Democrat, served as mayor of New Orleans from 2010 to 2018. He later chaired the U.S. Conference of Mayors, a bipartisan coalition of mayors across the country.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/581501-biden-taps-mitch-landrieu-to-spearhead-implementation-of

[elleng]

1. Thanks. Been WONDERING.

Sounds pretty good; needs an administrator.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

2. oh noooooooooo lmao

[Tree Lady]

3. I thought it was Pete's job?

Will Pete be involved or the boss?

[tavernier]

4. I thought Pete was roads and bridges and rails?

It’s a huge area to cover… pretty sure there’s enough work for everyone!

[leftstreet]

5. LOL n/t