Dr. Ruiz Secures $17.7 Million in Vital Funding to Improve California’s 25th District Infrastructure

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D, (CA-25) announced the inclusion of 15 Community Projects for California’s 25th in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending bills, which were signed by President Biden late Friday night. These 15 Community Projects secure a $17.7 million investment in vital infrastructure needs for the Congressman’s district spanning Needles down to Calexico.

“I am thrilled that all of the Community Projects I advocated for were successfully chosen to be funded! Communities across every corner of my district from San Jacinto to Imperial Valley will benefit from these projects. The impact across my district will be profound, ranging from expanding a shelter for farmworkers, increasing mental health services, and repairing outdated bridges and roads. In championing these projects, I fought for funding that will improve the daily lives of my constituents by making their commutes safer, water cleaner, and environment healthier,” said Dr. Ruiz.

"We are so grateful for the unwavering support and partnership with Congressman Ruiz’s office on Beaumont’s Second Street Extension Project. The Congressman’s dedication to improving the Pass Area’s critical infrastructure is invaluable, and we're grateful for his continued commitment to our community's progress." - City of Beaumont Mayor David Fenn

“The City of Indio is extremely excited about the $500,000 being signed law for the Indio Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project! This project will assist in connecting our communities to our new revitalized downtown and potential train and transportation depot site," said City of Indio Councilmember Waymond Fermon.

“The City of Indio is appreciative of Dr. Ruiz’s efforts on our behalf in addressing the safety of pedestrians along key portions of Indio Blvd that will be addressed with these Community Project Funds. Nearly 30,000 cars travel Indio Blvd each day and improving the road surface, as well as the sidewalks and related improvements, is a key priority for us,” said City of Indio City Manager Bryan Montgomery

“The County of Imperial is profoundly pleased by the imminent passage of the comprehensive spending package. This milestone encompasses essential funding allocated for the extensive rehabilitation projects of the Eddins Road, Gentry Road, and Sinclair Road bridges within Imperial County. As stewards of our community's infrastructure, we recognize the pivotal role these bridges play in facilitating safe and efficient transportation networks. This investment not only bolsters our region's infrastructure resilience but also reinforces our commitment to ensuring the well-being and prosperity of our constituents. We eagerly anticipate the tangible benefits that this funding will bring, fostering enhanced connectivity and economic vitality for generations to come.” - County of Imperial Chairman Luis Plancarte

"We are so grateful to Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz for thinking of Galilee Center and the community of Mecca. This funding will help us continue improving our facilities. On behalf of the Galilee Center Board of Directors and the people of Mecca, we express our deepest appreciation for this grant." - Gloria Gomez and Claudia Castorena

“On behalf of the citizens of the City of Imperial, I want to express our appreciation and gratitude to Congressman Ruiz for his diligent efforts in procuring $3M for Imperial as part of the FY24 Community Projects budget. That all of the Congressman’s projects were funded is a testament to his effectiveness as our representative. The citizens of Imperial will see tangible results of the Congressman’s hard work.” - City of Imperial Mayor Robert Amparano

“IID is proud to have worked with Congressman Ruiz in securing funding for the Ninth Street Pipeline Project. Through this substantial funding of nearly $1 million, we will be able to replace approximately 1,200 feet of an existing open irrigation channel. At IID, enhancing our infrastructure is always a top priority, and with the support of our federal partners, we can now move forward with this project. It will not only enhance public safety but also facilitate concurrent street improvements that will greatly benefit the city of Holtville in Imperial County.” - IID General Manager Jamie Asbury

"We are deeply grateful to Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz for his support in securing half a million dollars for the Oasis community facility and shade structures, The first indoor public facility in Oasis! This significant contribution will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the community," - Desert Recreation District General Manager Kevin Kalman

“San Bernardino County is extremely grateful for Congressman Ruiz’s strong support of our behavioral health programs with this funding,” said Supervisor Dawn Rowe, Third District Supervisor and Chair of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. “These funds will enable the County to remodel our behavioral health outpatient clinic in Needles. This will greatly improve a facility that we rely on to provide medical and mental health care in a remote part of our County.” - San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe

Below are the 15 Community Projects included in Fiscal Year 2024 Spending Bills directly benefiting California’s 25th District.

• $1,000,000 for City of Beaumont Second Street Extension Project
• $850,000 for City of El Centro Imperial Avenue Extension Project Phase 4
• $500,000 for City of Indio - Indio Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project
• $1,000,000 for County of Imperial Gentry Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project
• $1,000,000 for County of Imperial Sinclair Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project
• $1,050,000 for County of Imperial- Eddins Road Bridge Rehabilitation
• $1,000,000 for Galilee Center Facility Expansion Project
• $3,000,000 for City of Imperial-Imperial Corridor Safety Improvement Project
• $4,116,279 for Imperial County Transportation Commission
• $871,280 for Imperial Irrigation District- Ninth Street Pipeline Project
• $500,000 for Oasis Park Community Center Shade Structure
• $1,000,000 for San Bernardino County Needles Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic and Recovery Clubhouse Project
• $500,000 for Soboba Band of Luiseo Indians Septic to Sewer Infrastructure Construction
• $500,000 for SunLine Transit Agency Battery Capacity for Solar Microgrid
• $850,000 for Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Dillon Road Improvement Project

Background

For the FY24 Appropriations cycle, Chair Kay Granger (TX-12) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced that each Member of Congress could submit local community projects for potential funding. In total, Dr. Ruiz secured $17.7 million for projects throughout California’s 25th Congressional District that will improve local infrastructure.

To learn more about the community project funding for the 25th District, click here.