Brush fire doused along Bike Trail Senator pushes for local needs in state budget

News release

SACRAMENTO

– State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, D-Jackson, representing Senate District 4, has announced the passage of a threeparty agreement on state budget bills. The budget allocates almost $50 million to Senate District 4, supporting vital initiatives and infrastructure projects in the region, including in El Dorado County.

“This budget provides critical funding for various projects that will positively impact our community without increasing taxes,” states Alvarado-Gil in a news release. “We must stand united as a district and ensure we receive our fair share of resources and investments.”

Highlights of the budget allocations include: n See BUDGET page A6

• Funding to sustain the Grizzly Flat Community Services Districtthrough three years of operations and maintenance budget shortfalls for the water district following the Caldor Fire.

•$1 million to the El Dorado County Fire Protection Districtfor initial project funding to bring the Placerville combined fire and police public safety building to fruition.

•$40 million for the Food Production Investment Program at the California Energy Commission. This investment aims to bolster food production initiatives and promote sustainability and innovation in the agricultural sector across the district.