Andy Berke

Administrator, Rural Utilities Service; former Special Representative for Broadband; Former Mayor of Chattanooga; personal account

[Andy Berke @AndyBerke]

@MayorsForMikie A sweet button? How can I refuse?

[Andy Berke @AndyBerke]

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 !

[Andy Berke @AndyBerke]

On a personal level, he was charming, funny, and generous. I will miss him; may his memory be for a blessing. 2/2

[Andy Berke @AndyBerke]

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

[Alan Davidson @DavidsonNTIA]

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.

[NTIA @NTIAgov]

@Nickcourtney91 Investing in affordable, reliable high-speed internet will "also allow for greater education & cultural engagement across communities," says Rebecca Seewald.

[NTIA @NTIAgov]

"Working on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is truly an honor."

-@Nickcourtney91

[NTIA @NTIAgov]

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:

[Shirley Bloomfield @sbloomfield15]

@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

[Ro Khanna @RoKhanna]

@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.

[Tennessee Lookout || tnlookout.bsky.social @TNLookout]

Former Chattanooga mayor @andyberke has been named Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture by @POTUS.
https://t.co/K8HbaXXosy

[Andy Berke @AndyBerke]

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

[Times Free Press @TimesFreePress]

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.

https://t.co/MlGvNeUi6t

[Andy Berke @AndyBerke]

.@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 https://t.co/VO6kwNYHik @usdaRD @USDA

[Secretary Tom Vilsack @SecVilsack]

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.

[Alan Davidson @DavidsonNTIA]

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:

[Secretary Gina Raimondo @SecRaimondo]

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. https://t.co/AzcfXJK6pW
#DIW2022 #DigitalEquityNOW

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

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.

[NTIA @NTIAgov]

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!

[NTIA @NTIAgov]

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.

[Lukas Pietrzak @Ltpietrzak]

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!