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Attention Quote by Mick Cornett

“It's nice to get president candidates' attention to infrastructure need which is really a ticking time bomb in America. But as important as the dollar amounts are, we need to know that this money is gonna go directly to cities. So we're gonna be able to put it to use. In previous administrations…” quote by Mick Cornett
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“It's nice to get president candidates' attention to infrastructure need which is really a ticking time bomb in America. But as important as the dollar amounts are, we need to know that this money is gonna go directly to cities. So we're gonna be able to put it to use. In previous administrations and in previous efforts on infrastructure, the money has gone through states and it never seems to find its way to the nation's cities.”

Mick Cornett

About This Quote

Infrastructure funding frequently gets delayed or diverted, preventing cities from receiving needed resources promptly.

In simple terms: Infrastructure money often gets stuck before reaching cities.

Key Takeaway

Demand direct, accountable city funding.

Themes

infrastructure government fiscal policy urban development

Mood

concerned hopeful pragmatic

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • city planning
  • federal grant processes
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

budgetary bottlenecks federal-state relations public works

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms ensure funds reach local projects?
  • How can transparency be improved?
A Different Perspective

Complex bureaucracy can stall essential projects.

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