Administrator, Rural Utilities Service; former Special Representative for Broadband; Former Mayor of Chattanooga; personal account
Chattanooga, TN
Joined August 2008
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Hey New Jersey. Proud Tennessean here. I heard @Jack4NJ wants to bring Tennessee’s sales tax to your state. Lots of good things to import from TN — that isn’t one of them.
No one can afford that. Vote @MikieSherrill !
Moses Freeman was one of my heroes. He fought for justice from the 1960s on, evolving with the times and always staying relevant. As a City Council member he relished the issues that may be difficult but would result in a meaningful improvement in the lives of Chattanoogans 1/2
Andy Berke retweeted
There’s no doubt that the digital divide disproportionately impacts Black communities in the rural South – and all over the country. We discussed solutions @JointCenter this morning to ensure that we don’t repeat historic mistakes.
ALT At the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies discussing the importance of connecting the Black rural south.
Andy Berke retweeted
"Working on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is truly an honor."
-@Nickcourtney91
Andy Berke retweeted
Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our Tribal Connectivity and Nation-to-Nation Coordination Team is sharing thoughts on what the work they do here @NTIAgov means to them. Thread:
ALT The Tribal Connectivity and Nation-to-Nation Coordination Team at NTIA is sharing what its members think about their work for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Follow along in this thread.
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@AndyBerke - congrats on your newest adventure in the #broadband space! @NTCAconnect and our rural broadband providers are excited to work with you as we partner to serve those Americans still waiting for connectivity. #SmartRuralCommunity #BuildBroadbandWithUs #FiberDelivers
President Joe Biden has appointed former Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke to serve as administrator of the Rural Utilities Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Andy Berke retweeted
@JermaineFreeman and I visited Volkswagen, which had an off day for production due to the semiconductor shortage. This is why I led the CHIPS Act and why we need far more speed & scale in chips production. Great to see the focus on electric vehicle manufacturing in Chattanooga.
Andy Berke retweeted
Former Chattanooga mayor @andyberke has been named Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture by @POTUS.
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ICYMI: I Have a new job leading the Rural Utilities Service. In 2022 all Americans need access to high speed internet, clean drinking water, and sustainable power. Happy to be working in an Administration that priorities these necessities in rural communities
President Joe Biden has appointed former Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke to serve as administrator of the Rural Utilities Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
timesfreepress.com/news/2022…
.@POTUS understands that access to telecommunications, energy, and water is central to improving life in rural America. I am lucky to be part of the mission in my new job leading the Rural Utilities Service usda.gov/media/press-release… @usdaRD @USDA
Andy Berke retweeted
Over $3B in ReConnect funds have been obligated to support 285 projects since the program was first authorized in 2018. The Biden Administration is furthering support for this important program to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure in rural communities across the country.
Andy Berke retweeted
Inspiring words from NTIA’s first-ever Digital Equity Director @AngieThiBennett as we start off #DIW22. Stay tuned this week for more videos from advocates, state & local officials, and NTIA staff who will share what #digitalequity means to them:
It's #DIW22 - Digital Inclusion Week!
This week, we'll be sharing reflections on where we are & where we have to go to achieve #digitalequityNOW. First up: NTIA's first-ever Digital Equity Director, @AngieThiBennett.
Andy Berke retweeted
The Biden Administration is committed to bringing broadband infrastructure to every corner of 🇺🇸. Through @NTIAgov, we are closing the digital divide & connecting every American to high-speed, affordable, & reliable Internet. internetforall.gov/
#DIW2022 #DigitalEquityNOW
ALT Digital Inclusion: For A More Equitable World.
Andy Berke retweeted
We're beginning to see the scale of the devastation in Florida which is likely to rank among the worst in the nation’s history.
Our hearts break for the folks whose lives have been devastated by this storm.
We are with you. And we'll stay at it for as long as it takes.
Andy Berke retweeted
Next week is Digital Inclusion Week. We'll be sharing stories from people across the country who are working to deliver #digitalequityNOW in their communities. Follow along here for our #DIW22 updates!
ALT NTIA will be sharing stories from communities throughout the country about what digital equity and inclusion mean to them.
Andy Berke retweeted
History is made.
Congratulations to @NTIAgov alum @ITUBDTDirector on becoming the first woman elected to the SG's role in the 157-year history of @ITU. Together we can connect the world.
ALT President Biden and Congress have made a generational investment in closing the digital divide in America, and Doreen's election will inspire similar hope for connecting the 2.9 billion unconnected people around the world.
Andy Berke retweeted
When I joined @NTIAgov, they asked if I would accompany this new Special Representative on a trip.
Little did I know that would turn into 2 months of #InternetForAll adventures across our country with @AndyBerke
Thanks for the laughs and I’ll see you around the neighborhood!
In rural America, you can pay hundreds of dollars a month for dial up speed. Leadership from @POTUS and funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is changing that.
Andy Berke on challenges rural areas face in accessing internet youtu.be/exrEwqqsNyQ via @YouTube