Sánchez delivers $2.2 million to City of Montebello
WHITTIER, CA – On Monday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) delivered a check in the amount of $2,211,745 to the City of Montebello, funding she secured as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
The funding Congresswoman Sánchez secured for the City of Montebello will be used to improve radio systems used by the City of Montebello's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and public safety agencies. Better radio communications will help ensure first responders, fire, and law enforcement professionals can communicate effectively in situations that often mean the difference between life or death.
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed by President Biden in December and included funding for community projects that were requested by residents, organizations, and local partners in the 38th Congressional District. Congresswoman Sánchez secured a total of $28,428,707 for 15 community projects in her district.
"Law enforcement and first responders need to be able to communicate effectively during an emergency," said Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez. "These funds will be used to upgrade our emergency radio systems and help make Montebello a safer place for everyone. I am proud to be here today to deliver this funding, and I will keep fighting to ensure our communities get the resources they need and deserve."
"Congresswoman Sanchez's efforts to secure this vital funding for Montebello is what enables our public health and safety operations to improve and maintain our communications infrastructure for a 21st century world and we are deeply grateful for her help and support," said Montebello Fire Chief Fernando Pelaez.
In addition to this project, Congresswoman Sánchez delivered funding for the following community projects (listed in alphabetical order):
- $3,000,000 for the City of Artesia
- $4,000,000 for Foothill Transit
- $500,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
- $1,420,000 for the City of Hawaiian Gardens
- $2,500,000 for the LA County Department of Public Works' South Whittier Communities Bikeways Access Project
- $620,000 for the LA County Department of Public Works' Sunshine Shuttle Route C Electric Buses and Charging Infrastructure Project
- $2,500,000 for the City of La Mirada
- $976,962 for the City of Norwalk
- $2,200,000 for the Norwalk La-Mirada Unified School District (NLMUSD)
- $1,050,000 for the City of Pico Rivera
- $2,000,000 for the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' Workforce Development Program
- $2,200,000 for the City of Santa Fe Springs
- $750,000 for the City of Whittier
- $2,500,000 for Water Replenishment District of Southern California
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