Pete Buttigieg

American politician and former mayor

Pete Buttigieg - Leaders & Politicians born January 19th, 1982
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Served as the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, from 2012 to 2020. Ran for the Democratic nomination for President in 2020, gaining national attention for platform proposals focusing on issues such as infrastructure and climate change. In 2021, appointed as the Secretary of Transportation, overseeing significant initiatives in transportation infrastructure and policy. Successfully led the South Bend community through a period of revitalization and economic growth during tenure as mayor.

Served as Mayor of South Bend, Indiana

Ran for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination

Became the Secretary of Transportation

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