RICHMOND

U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Richmond, recently announced that he successfully included $21.7 million in federal funding for 15 projects to benefit Contra Costa County in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617).

The act passed the House of Representatives in a Dec. 23 vote of 225-to-201 and will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Also included in the bill is language DeSaulnier authored to add the Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond to the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park. For a list of the 15 Contra Costa projects included in the bill, visit bit.ly/3W1uFgw online.

“My priority in Congress is that I work for you to improve your daily lives and the funding included in this bill will do just that by bolstering public safety, reducing commute times and improving quality of life, increasing access to education and more,” said DeSaulnier.

“I am also delighted that the critical role families in Richmond and West Contra Costa County played in our nation’s World War II home front effort is being recognized. By expanding the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park, visitors will learn more about the East Bay’s trailblazing history,” he said.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, also makes significant investments for families, veterans, and workers by expanding quality, affordable health care, increasing benefits for veterans and delivering critical emergency disaster relief to states. The projects DeSaulnier secured funding for were subject to a strict transparency and accountability process, which is detailed by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. Funding for these projects is expected to be disbursed in short order.

— U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier’s office

WEST CONTRA COSTA

Garamendi sworn in, represents new district in Congress

U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, was sworn in Monday to representat California’s newly drawn 8th Congressional District, which includes the cities of El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, Hercules, Pinole, Martinez, Suisun City, Pittsburg, Antioch, Vallejo and Fairfield.

“It’s a great honor to continue representing Solano and Contra Costa counties in Congress,” Garamendi said. “My title is ‘Representative,’ and that’s exactly what I will be. My team and I are here to listen and address every need in our community, and I will always lend my voice in service to the people of California’s 8th Congressional District.

“As I was sworn in, I stood with renewed optimism ready to work tirelessly on behalf of the people of Solano and Contra Costa counties to meet the great challenges of our day,” Garamendi concluded.

— U.S. Rep. Garamendi’s office

ALBANY

City seeks applicants to serve on council advisory bodies

Get involved in local government! The city of Albany is seeking applicants to serve on advisory bodies to the City Council. Positions are vacant on all advisory bodies.

Visit the Boards, Commissions & Committees webpage at albanyca.org/government/boards-commissions-committees for more information and to complete the online advisory body application. Please note that the Planning & Zoning and Policing commissions have additional supplemental questionnaires to complete the application.

— city of Albany

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