Boston will receive nearly $10 million in federal funds to train workers for jobs aimed at helping coastal areas withstand the effects of climate change, including construction, emergency preparedness, water utility management and community outreach.
Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) September 21, 2022 More than 1,000 unemployed and underemployed individuals, including current Mass General Brigham workers,
JD Supra. Walsh also created Boston’s Office of Workforce Development.
Buttigieg’s transportation-related resume is a bit thinner in comparison. Under Buttigieg’s administration, South Bend notably became one of the first U.S. cities to contract with LimeBike, a dockless bike provider,
Bloomberg reports.
Buttigieg’s Smart Streets initiative however, transformed downtown South Bend, according to the
South Bend Tribune. One-way streets were converted into two-way streets, speed limits were reduced, decorative accents like trees and brick pavers were implemented, among other things.
If confirmed by the Senate, Buttigieg would notably be the first openly gay member of the cabinet in history,