Sánchez delivers $976,962 to City of Norwalk

April 4, 2023

WHITTIER – On Monday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) delivered a check in the amount of $976,962 to the City of Norwalk, funding she secured as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

The City of Norwalk's Senior Center and the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex function as emergency, temporary shelters for those in need during emergency events. However, these facilities do not currently have generators. The funding Congresswoman Sánchez secured will be used to procure and install dedicated emergency backup generators at each of these locations.

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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.

“Having a reliable power source is incredibly important during an emergency,” said Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez. “These funds will be used to acquire backup generators and help ensure the lights stay on in our temporary shelters. 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.”

"Norwalk Councilmembers and I are grateful for Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez's unwavering dedication to our city," said Mayor Ana Valencia. "Through her efforts, the funding for the installation of dedicated emergency backup generators has been secured. This vital addition will not only provide a reliable power source during emergency events, but also guarantee the safety and well-being of those seeking shelter. We are immensely grateful for Congresswoman Sánchez’s continued support for the City of Norwalk."

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
$2,211,745 for the City of Montebello.
$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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