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Opinion: Rural communities deserve an administration that will invest in and fight for us
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Opinion: Rural communities deserve an administration that will invest in and fight for us

Mila Besich, the mayor of Superior, Arizona, shares how the Biden-Harris administration’s investments into infrastructure and workforce development are improving opportunities for residents of rural communities such as hers.

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Over the past four years, rural communities across the country have seen renewed investments and growth through landmark legislation passed by the Biden-Harris administration. As the mayor of Superior and a fourth-generation Superior resident, I am witnessing a total transformation of the community I love due to these investments.

My ancestors immigrated from Croatia, Ireland, and Mexico for the mining opportunities in this community. Four generations later, I am working to ensure that Superior continues to be a thriving economy for its residents and those joining our community for its rich opportunity. Our community’s recent success is partially due to the unprecedented federal investment by the Biden-Harris administration.

The above excerpt was originally published in The Copper Courier. Click here to view the full article.

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Mila Besich

Mayor

Superior, Arizona

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