Vice President-elect Vows Administration Will Partner With US Cities On Infrastructure Improvements
Vice President-elect Pence’s remarks Tuesday to the US Conference of Mayors’ winter meeting in Washington largely focused on reiterating that President-elect Trump wants to pass a “big” infrastructure package, and that the Trump Administration will work as a partner with the nation’s cities. The Washington Times quotes Pence as telling the mayors, “The president-elect is actually committed — committed to partnering with all of you. … I called him this afternoon to tell him I was coming by. … In addition to urging me to send along greetings, he said ‘tell ‘em we’re going to do an infrastructure bill, and it’s gonna be big.’” The Hill said Pence “doubled down” on Trump’s “pledge to upgrade the country’s ailing transportation system with a massive infrastructure package when he takes office.” According to Pence, the infrastructure package will include funding to “help communities and states all across America meet the needs that face too many communities and oftentimes stifle growth.” The AP reports that Pence also said the Trump Administration “will work with cities as partners.” Pence added that Friday’s inauguration will mark “the dawn of a new era for our country, it’s an era of growth and opportunity and renewed greatness for America.” The Washington Post says Pence praised “the work done by municipal officials, and he said Trump understands the challenges facing cities and the promise of urban renewal.” Pence added that he and Trump “are eager to work with mayors on job creation, public safety and education, and he promised to provide more options ‘to our students from failing schools.’”
What This Means For Small Businesses
Although no specifics of an infrastructure plan were detailed, news that the incoming White House wants to work with cities across the US to assist in much-needed infrastructure improvements is welcome news for small businesses, which rely on functioning infrastructure to deliver goods and services.
Additional Reading
USA Today and Politico also cover the story.
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