Congressman Garcia Secures Over $15 Million For Local Projects In Government Funding Package
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that $15,708,979 in new federal funding is headed to Long Beach and Southeast LA to support vital community projects. These investments will support cities, educational institutions, and neighborhood-serving organizations and were just signed into law by President Biden.
A full list of greater Long Beach area community projects totaling over $9.8 million receiving funding for Fiscal Year 2024 include:
- $3,443,700 to California State University Long Beach for improvements to the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center in the City of Long Beach
- $963,000 to Long Beach Community College for a Space Beach Research and Innovation Center in the City of Long Beach
- $1,000,000 to the City of Long Beach for Studebaker Road Corridor Improvements
- $850,000 to the City of Long Beach for Bixby Park Community Center Improvements
- $850,000 to the City of Long Beach for Heartwell Park Field Improvements
- $500,000 to the City of Long Beach for Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Improvements
- $850,000 to the City of Lakewood for the Palms Park Community Center Improvement Project
- $870,000 to the City of Bellflower for Public Safety Security Camera Systems
- $500,000 to the City of Avalon, Catalina Island for improvements to the Cabrillo Mole Ferry Terminal
The Long Beach area investments continue Congressman Garcia’s long-time support for our local educational institutions and city infrastructure. He will continue to ensure that federal dollars support local city and university and college needs.
“Having served as Mayor of Long Beach, I understand the vital role that federal funding plays in sustaining our cities. From critical park improvements to affordable childcare, these neighborhood projects aim to improve the lives of everyone in our district,” said Congressman Garcia. “I’m focused on serving the people of Long Beach and our surrounding communities every single day.”
“These bold investments will help to ensure that every corner of our town benefits from critical infrastructure investments,” said Rex Richardson, Mayor of the City of Long Beach. “From revitalizing our beloved parks to enhancing street safety, these projects will boost our ‘Elevate 28’ infrastructure programs and shape our community’s future. We are extremely grateful for the support of Congressman Garcia and his team in working with us to transform these visions into reality.”
“Access to child care is essential for some of our Beach students, allowing them to focus on their studies and successfully graduate. We are immensely grateful to Rep. Garcia’s sponsorship and advocacy in helping these planned improvements become a reality,” said Dr. Jane Conoley, CalState University Long Beach President.
“We are so grateful to Congressman Garcia for his work to secure this vital funding, which helps LBCC boost its Space Beach curriculum into the future,” said Dr. Mike Muñoz, LBCC Superintendent-President. "With over 47% of current aerospace employees having an associate degree or less, community colleges are critical for training this workforce. Key funding like this ensures that LBCC remains prepared to fulfill this need and enables us to grow our aerospace, engineering and other STEM programs.”
A full list of Southeast LA area community projects totaling over $5.8 million for Fiscal Year 2024 include:
- $1,500,000 to the City of Cudahy for Senior Affordable Housing Development
- $1,216,000 to the City of Maywood for Sewer Projects
- $1,116,279 to the City of Bell for Pritchard Field Park Improvements
- $850,000 to the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles for Downey Family YMCA Improvements
- $700,000 to the City of Bell Gardens for Bell Gardens Veterans Park Refurbishment
- $500,000 to the City of Commerce for Zero-Emission Bus Operations, Maintenance, and Administration Facility
“From affordable housing developments for seniors to renovating the Downey YMCA, these community projects aim to improve the lives of everyone in our district.” said Congressman Garcia. “As we continue to work hand in hand with local partners, it is my priority to advocate for funding that will serve folks from every corner of our district.”
“We thank Congressman Robert Garcia for his effective leadership in securing $1.5 million for our city’s Senior Affordable Housing Project. The funding ensures the construction of 140 new senior affordable housing units that will include a medical center and provide social services to our seniors,” said Jose R. Gonzalez, Mayor of the City of Cudahy.
“We are grateful to Congressman Robert Garcia for his leadership in securing the funds to support our vision for the Kolar Family Y in Downey. This Center For Community Well-Being will provide vital programs and resources for youth, families, and seniors, including social impact, youth development and healthy living initiatives that will make the Downey community stronger,” said Victor Dominguez, President and CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.
Each U.S. Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2024 – although only a handful may actually be funded – and projects are restricted to state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities. Congressman Garcia and his staff reached out and met with numerous stakeholders from each corner of the district to discuss projects throughout each of the communities the Congressman represents. A list of these projects and a map can be found here.
Since coming to Congress, Congressman Garcia has helped secure transformational grant money for community investments for the Long Beach area, including $335,600,000 for the Port of Long Beach Pier B green rail system, $30,000,000 for the City of Long Beach’s Shoreline Drive Gateway project, $20.5 million for safer streets in Florence-Firestone, and $15,775,000 to purchase new electric school busses for Long Beach Unified School District.
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