Gary Peters: “I believe, first, Senator, we need a clear strategy of what we want to achieve in a particular region.”

The newly renovated Pontiac Oaks Park is a prime example of what’s possible when federal, state, and local officials work together to achieve a common goal.

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

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