Wanda Vazquez Garced in 2020s gubernatorial press release


On Crime: Met with feminist groups on fighting gender violence

Garced responded to the request of several organizations of feminist groups and met with them. "We discussed the tools that the Government has to fight against gender violence. It was agreed to establish working committees in conjunction with the Office of the Women's Prosecutor to determine what additional benefits a state of emergency would bring, in addition to the efforts being made in the Women's Prosecutor's Office and in the government agencies," said the Governor.
Source: Gubernatorial press release: 2020 Puerto Rico governor race Aug 22, 2019

On Energy & Oil: $20.3 billion for modernization of Puerto Rico power grid

Garced announced the details of the Puerto Rico Electricity Network Modernization Plan (GridMod Plan). This plan was developed in coordination with representatives of the federal, state and private sector government to strengthen, modernize and transform the Puerto Rico power grid, using industry best practices, codes and accepted standards. An investment of approximately $20.3 billion is expected, financed with federal funds and with private investment.
Source: Gubernatorial press release: 2020 Puerto Rico governor race Oct 24, 2019

On Homeland Security: Require government offices to give priority to veterans

"It is a priority for this administration to facilitate the daily management of these heroes who have sacrificed their lives and their families in the name of democracy. After the approval of these amendments, government agencies and other entities will give priority to veterans and veterans, as well as other citizens sheltered under this law," concluded the governor.
Source: Gubernatorial press release: 2020 Puerto Rico governor race Nov 11, 2019

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