Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, the first Asian American mayor of the city, delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure and the recent passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which allocates $1.6 billion for the Brent Spence Bridge project. He praised the Biden-Harris administration for fulfilling promises that previous leaders, including Donald Trump, failed to deliver on, framing this as a contrast between 'hollow promises' and 'solid progress'. Pureval's speech also held personal significance, reflecting on his immigrant parents' journey and the historic nature of Kamala Harris's candidacy. This moment marked a ramping up of Pureval's national presence, as he has been actively supporting Harris and participating in various political events. His remarks underscored the significance of representation and the impact of leadership on communities. He has been involved in Democratic Party initiatives, including serving on Harris's national advisory board.