I have worked hard to secure over $140 million in state funding to improve public safety and community development. I’m also proud to share that several of my bills have been approved by the Legislature and now move to the Governor’s desk for consideration. See below for an in-depth look at what we’ve accomplished.
District Investments:
- $100 million for affordable housing for Merced City College and UC Merced students
- $20 million for Planada Flood Relief and Recovery in Merced County
- $4 million for a new Fire Station in the City of Merced
- $1.1 million for improvements to Lions Towns and Country Park in the City of Madera
- $8 million for a new Community Center in the City of Mendota
- $3 million for a new Police Station in the City of Kerman
- $3.5 million for a new park in the community of Franklin-Beachwood in Merced County
- $3 million for street repairs and improvements in Tranquility in Fresno County
Legislative Victories:
- AB 1259: City of Merced Economic Development - Authorizes the City of Merced to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to support public infrastructure and economic development projects of community-wide significance.
- AB 1311: Allied Health Programs - Requires the Legislative Analyst's Office to evaluate programs in allied health, including nursing programs offered jointly between campuses of the California Community Colleges, California State University, and University of California.
- AB 1350: Capitol Park Veterans Memorial Fund - Establishes a dedicated fund for receipt of private donations to support the maintenance and rehabilitation of veteran’s memorials in Capitol Park.
- AB 1745: Veterans College Fee Waiver Program - Expands the College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents program to serve dependent spouses of partially disabled veterans, and increases eligibility for children of partially disabled veterans.