TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Mayor Regina Romero testified in Washington, D.C. Wednesday as a witness before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Romero spoke about Tucson's accomplishments and goals under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
"Through BIL funding, Tucson is building infrastructure and investments that heal historic wounds, reconect communities and address the challenges that result from being on the front lines of climate change," Romero told the committee. "My vision for Tucson's future is an equitable, climate-resilient desert city that sustains itself through conservation, investment and good policy."
Romero presented her vision of Tucson as a sustainable desert city and ask for help curtailing PFAS contamination and protecting the groundwater supply.
Also testifying at the hearing were Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Nicole Majeski, West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Executive Director Jim Tymon.
To watch a recording of the hearing, click here.
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