Gary Peters: “In this digital economy, if you don't have access to these services, you are at a significant disadvantage.”

“While this is a positive step forward, the job is not finished until full operations are restored at every impacted Coast Guard station in Michigan, and I’ll keep pushing until that happens.”

I commend James Avery, Justus Thigpen Sr., and all the folks who are leading the charge on this revitalization project, and I was proud to be a federal partner in their efforts.

Making sure we can recruit and retain highly skilled professionals for this essential workforce will improve railway safety in communities across the country.

I feel deeply honored to receive this recognition and I’m thrilled to celebrate this new community space alongside residents and partners.