"So right there, the Capitol, I wish I could show you the White House because actually we're having meetings in the White House as well," Fugazi said.
"We're ready to go," Fugazi said. "Some people have said this could take years, but we're talking about a year."
DeJesus drove CBS Sacramento around the Stockton port in March, showing the possible new prime real estate for a U.S. maritime revival.
"We have the acreage, we have the docks, we have access to the freeways, to rail, I mean, we're just a prime location," Fugazi said.
"I think it has the potential to impact the decision," Fugazi said. "We can't rule out the politics. We definitely need to make sure that we are selling them on the location, that we have the workforce, that we have the space available."
Mr. Trump issued an executive order in April calling for a "maritime action plan" to be in place by the end of the year, with the goal of relaunching the U.S. shipbuilding industry. He cited data showing the U.S. currently builds only 1% of the world's ships.
"So if we had an opportunity for a face-to-face, man, I'm bringing my 'A game,' and they're going to want to come out to Stockton, they're gonna want to visit our area because I'm going to sell it."
She said the next step would be the Trump administration taking a tour of the Port of Stockton so they could see the shipbuilding possibilities themselves.
Hence then, the article about stockton mayor pitches national shipbuilding hub idea to trump administration in d c was published today ( ) and is available on CBS sacramento ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Stockton mayor pitches national shipbuilding hub idea to Trump administration in D.C. )
Also on site :