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Congressman Calvert Secures Over $67 Million in Funding for 41st Congressional District Infrastructure Projects

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Riverside County, CA, has secured a significant boost in infrastructure funding, with Congressman Ken Calvert announcing the inclusion of over $67 million for various transportation and water projects in the district. The funding, allocated through the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, aims to improve water quality, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance local airports. Calvert's efforts have been praised by local leaders, who commended his dedication to delivering federal funding to support community projects.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over $67 million in funding has been secured for 41st Congressional District infrastructure projects, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill.
  • The funding includes $5.6 million for the Cook Street Bridge Project in Palm Desert, $1.7 million for the Corona Trails Improvement Project, and $5 million for the French Valley Airport Contract Control Tower Project.
  • Various other projects have been funded, including $5 million for the I-10 Singleton Road Interchange Project in Calimesa, $5 million for the I-15 Express Lanes Southern Extension Project, and $8 million for the Lake Elsinore Water Quality Project.
  • The funding has been praised by local leaders, including Palm Desert Mayor Jan C. Harnik, who thanked Calvert for his efforts to secure $5.67 million for the Cook Street Bridge Project.
  • Other leaders, such as Corona Mayor Jim Steiner, have also commended Calvert for his continued advocacy for infrastructure projects in the district.

Statistics:

  • The total funding secured for 41st Congressional District infrastructure projects is over $67 million.
  • The Cook Street Bridge Project in Palm Desert has been allocated $5.6 million.
  • The Corona Trails Improvement Project has been allocated $1.7 million.
  • The French Valley Airport Contract Control Tower Project has been allocated $5 million.
  • The I-10 Singleton Road Interchange Project in Calimesa has been allocated $5 million.
  • The I-15 Express Lanes Southern Extension Project has been allocated $5 million.
  • The Lake Elsinore Water Quality Project has been allocated $8 million.
  • The Quail Valley Septic to Sewer Conversion Project has been allocated $5 million.
  • The Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Widening project in Menifee has been allocated $5 million.

Sources:

  • Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) - United States House of Representatives
  • City of Palm Desert - Palm Desert Mayor Jan C. Harnik
  • City of Corona - Corona Mayor Jim Steiner
  • Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington
  • CVAG Executive Director Tom Kirk
  • City of Calimesa - Calimesa Mayor Linda Molina
  • RCTC Chair and Riverside County Supervisor for the Second District Karen Spiegel
  • City of Lake Elsinore - Lake Elsinore Mayor Brian Tisdale
  • Norco Mayor Greg Newton
  • Harry Barrett, Jr., Executive Director of Aviation at Palm Springs International Airport
  • Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) - Stephen Corona, EMWD President
  • City of Menifee - Ricky Estrada, Menifee Mayor
  • City of Rancho Mirage - Ted Weill, Rancho Mirage Mayor
  • City of La Quinta - Linda Evans, La Quinta Mayor
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