The Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters moved from the capital to Colorado in 2020, causing an exodus of leadership. If elected, Trump plans to use the same tactic across more of the federal government.
Also could be good to help struggling cities and provide jobs. Probably can’t have some national security department in Detroit in case those damn Canadians try to invade, but maybe the USDA or something could bring a lot of well paying jobs there or any rust belt city.
Could also save the government some money because cost of living is low enough that hiring a white collar worker in Detroit is way cheaper then in the DC metro.
The CDC has been held up as the example of what could be done. The organization that became the CDC started in Atlanta, but it shows you don’t need to be near Washington, DC to be important.
The idea is to move more research based organizations to lower cost cities since they don’t have to be in DC to be effective, the federal government could save on living expenses, and the agency could act as stimulus to the area.
Also could be good to help struggling cities and provide jobs. Probably can’t have some national security department in Detroit in case those damn Canadians try to invade, but maybe the USDA or something could bring a lot of well paying jobs there or any rust belt city.
Could also save the government some money because cost of living is low enough that hiring a white collar worker in Detroit is way cheaper then in the DC metro.
The CDC has been held up as the example of what could be done. The organization that became the CDC started in Atlanta, but it shows you don’t need to be near Washington, DC to be important.
The idea is to move more research based organizations to lower cost cities since they don’t have to be in DC to be effective, the federal government could save on living expenses, and the agency could act as stimulus to the area.
At the same time it’s even better if they’re all paid the same wage as it puts pressure on the private sector to get up to speed.