Former New Orleans Mayor and Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu will serve as President Biden’s senior advisor on the implementation of the infrastructure bill that’s being signed into law today. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak on what Landrieu brings to the table.
“He understands policy and how all various policies go together, so I think he has a very good understanding of the system and how things work.” said Chervenak.
The one trillion dollar infrastructure bill will provide funding for improvements to such things as road, bridges and airports and Chervenak believes Landrieu’s influence could mean a positive impact for Louisiana.
The decision to tap Mitch Landrieu as a senior advisor on the investments being made under the historic infrastructure bill is being lauded by Chervenak.
“I believe this is great news for New Orleans and also for the state. We’re going to have a strong advocate leading this huge infrastructure spending bill, so, I think it’s really great,” he said.
Given all of the infrastructure needs and problems in New Orleans and Louisiana left unaddressed, Chervenak was asked about the criticism that may come Landrieu’s way as a senior advisor for dealing with infrastructure needs nationwide,
“A lot of our major urban centers need some infrastructure repairs, so we’re not the only one’s there,” he said. “This criticism could be directed at anybody.”
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