The DeSaulnier Digest: Mark Advances $35 Million for Local Community Projects
I am proud to share that my office has advanced more than $35 million in funding for projects that would directly benefit communities in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. These 15 projects will make our roads safer and more efficient, improve outdoor spaces, provide cost-savings and environmental benefits through sustainability, and bolster protection from crime and national disasters.
I am committed to shepherding these requests through the legislative process and delivering this funding back to our communities.
To learn more about these projects, click here.
| Sincerely, Mark DeSaulnier Member of Congress |
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Virtual Education Town Hall
Mark hosted a virtual Education Town Hall to share updates on the current threats to public education, specifically funding for special needs services and mental health care, and his work in Congress to defend students and teachers from these attacks. Congressman DeSaulnier was joined by Contra Costa County Superintendent Lynn Mackey and Senior Policy Attorney at Disability Rights California Allegra Fischer, who shared about how they are working with students and families at the state and local level to anticipate the impact of these federal cuts. If you missed the conversation, you can view the recording by clicking here or on the image below.
Mark Holds Meetings with Constituents in Walnut Creek District Office
As a representative for CA-10 in the People's House, Congressman DeSaulnier regularly holds meetings with constituents to hear from them directly about the federal issues impacting their lives. Last week, Mark met with a group of physicians concerned for their patients with the proposed Medicaid cuts, sat down with a UCSF researcher to discuss the cancellation of hard-earned NIH grants to conduct life-saving cancer research, and spoke with a veteran about the disparities in veteran's benefits.
Congressman DeSaulnier Marks New Fare Gates with Transportation Leaders
Mark joined transportation leaders from CA-10 and across the Bay Area to celebrate the opening of new fare gates at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, completing the fare gate upgrades for all of the stations in Contra Costa County. As a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman DeSaulnier has prioritized improving safety and customer experience on local public transit.
City of Dublin and Camp Parks Preserve Local Military History
Team DeSaulnier joined the Dublin City Council, Dublin Historical Society members, and Camp Parks leadership at a ceremony to commemorate the historic Camp Parks sign, which formerly stood at the gates to the Army training grounds. In the years since the facility opened in 1943, the old gate was boarded up, and the Camp Parks sign, which is one of the few surviving examples of World War II military architecture, no longer marked entrance to the site. Thanks to a collaboration between the City of Dublin and Camp Parks leadership, the sign will now be moved to the new entrance to once again greet those entering Camp Parks.
Team DeSaulnier Recognizes 2025 Opportunity Junction Graduates
Our office attended the graduation ceremony for the Administrative Careers Training Program through Opportunity Junction in Antioch. Congressman DeSaulnier has championed the career and technical training programs offered to Contra Costa residents through Opportunity Junction, including securing Community Project Funding to expand their medical assistant program.
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