MAYOR CANTRELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN

July 22, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR CANTRELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN

NEW ORLEANS - Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on President Biden:

"As Mayor, and on behalf of the people of the City of New Orleans, I thank President Biden for his statesmanship and unwavering dedication to our great nation for five decades. Mr. Biden's service, courage, character and dedication represent the best of our American democracy," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

"The City of New Orleans extends its gratitude to the Biden/Harris Administration for the implementation of several key pieces of legislation. In response to the detrimental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden /Harris Administration led the way in passing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The City of New Orleans received $388 million in ARPA funds, which has been critical in supporting our city and providing valuable community services.

Additionally, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated billions toward jobs, infrastructure and climate mitigation strategies around the country. As a direct result, the City's Federal Infrastructure Task Force has secured over $120 million in federal funding in the last 12 months.

The policies championed by President Biden have delivered real results to the American people, and his legacy of service will have a profound place in American history."

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