Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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December 15, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2020
Media Contact: Press@Michigan.gov
Governor Whitmer Statement on Mayor Pete Buttigieg Nomination to Secretary of Transportation
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after President-Elect Biden nominated Mayor Pete Buttigieg for Secretary of Transportation:
"This is great news for our families, our businesses, and our nation's economy. Every American deserves to drive to work and drop their kids at school safely, without blowing a tire or cracking a windshield. Mayor Buttigieg has shown a deep commitment to getting things done for Americans everywhere, and I know he will work around the clock to fix and protect our nation's infrastructure. President-Elect Biden has proven once again that he is committed to building an administration that represents the great diversity of our nation, with more women, more people of color, and more members of the LGBTQ+ community at the table. I look forward to working closely with Mayor Buttigieg and the entire Biden Administration to fix the damn roads and protect Michiganders from shelling out hundreds of dollars a year on car repairs. Let's get to work."
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