Rep. Panetta Secures Federal Support for Local Projects in South San Jose
Investments will directly support local governments and organizations working to address the most pressing challenges facing our community.
San José, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) secured $3.15 million in community project funding for local projects in South San Jose and broader Santa Clara County. This federal support will assist local initiatives to address housing affordability and homelessness, revitalize a local park, and provide new recreation options for residents in California’s 19th Congressional District.
Last Congress, after more than a decade, Rep. Panetta and House Democrats led the way in bringing back a process to allow Representatives—who know their districts best—to request and secure funds for the programs and places that matter most to communities. The projects Rep. Panetta fought for represent his commitment to strengthening federal partnerships with community leaders.
“I’m proud to, once again, secure a significant amount of federal investment that will help improve the quality of life in South San Jose,” said Rep. Panetta. “With this funding, I’m ensuring that the federal government plays its part in supporting the incredible work that’s happening at the local level to help tackle some of our most challenging issues in the community. By working together with stalwart public servants like Mayor Matt Mahan and communities like San Jose, the federal government is providing funding that will help enhance our neighborhoods all across California’s 19th Congressional District.”
“San Jose is fortunate to have a leader like Congressman Panetta bringing home federal dollars for the issues that matter most to our residents,” said San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan. “Particularly, federal investments in interim and affordable housing are the kind of collaboration we need to address homelessness with the urgency this crisis demands.”
Rep. Panetta secured funding for four local projects that will directly benefit the people of South San Jose and California’s 19th Congressional District. These projects include:
- $1,000,000 for the Rue Ferrari Emergency Interim Housing Site Expansion to add 100 units/beds that will provide interim housing for residents previously experiencing unsheltered homelessness and fund the onsite community center.
- $850,000 for the Lake Cunningham Park Revitalization to improve the water quality of Lake Cunningham in order to revitalize Lake Cunningham Park and restore its recreational use.
- $800,000 for the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve Accessible Trail to create a much-needed accessible trail through a portion of the popular Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve.
- $500,000 for the Blossom Hill Senior Affordable Housing Development to support 147 homes for seniors including unhoused seniors in the Blossom Hill and Snell area of San José and enable this development to offer a variety of on-site supportive services for residents and the surrounding community.
A detailed summary of the most recent government funding bills is available here. Community Project Funding included in the package is available here.
The remaining six appropriations bills for fiscal year 2024 are expected to be released in the coming days and be voted on ahead of their expiration on March 22.
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