President: Carrion will bring long overdue attention to urban areas
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Thursday named a New York City politician to a new White House post coordinating urban affairs.
Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion's appointment as White House director of urban affairs "will bring long overdue attention to the urban areas where 80 percent of the American people live and work," Obama said in announcing the selection.
"Vibrant cities spawn innovation, economic growth and cultural enrichment. The urban affairs office will focus on wise investments and development in our urban areas that will create employment and housing opportunities and make our country more competitive, prosperous and strong," the president said.
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