Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter: Budget Updates and Fiscal Wins

August 9, 2024

Dear Neighbor,

This year’s budget was my first as Chair of Budget Subcommittee 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation. I’m proud to share we:

Preserved $85 million for local law enforcement agencies to combat retail theft.
Protected funding for statewide enforcement and coordination at the Department of Justice.
Protected over $150 million in funding to support survivors of crime.
$20.6 million in local investments were untouched, and will positively impact the district this year and in the coming years.

City of Hayward

Senator Wahab presents $3.7 Million check to City of Hayward on October 17, 2023.

$1.2 million - HEART Program: Will be used in Fiscal Year 2026 to support the longevity of the program as it transitions out of its pilot phase and into permanency.
2.5 million - Phase II of the Stack Center: Will be used to complete the designs and break ground on Phase II next year.

County of Santa Clara

Senator Wahab presents check to County of Santa Clara on October 11, 2023.

$500,000 - Annual Fellowship at the Faith-Based Reentry Resource Centers: Funding fellows who began their fellowships on July 1, 2024.

City of Santa Clara

Senator Wahab presents check to City of Santa Clara on October 25, 2023.

$1.8 million - Emergency Overnight Facilities: Will fund a dedicated street and encampment outreach team, and staff overnight care locations for a two-year period.

City of Milpitas

Senator Wahab presents check to City of Milpitas on October 14, 2023.

$1.6 million - Simple Mobile Access to Reliable Transit (SMART) program: Allows the program to continue operation while the City develops a sustainable funding model.

City of Fremont

Senator Wahab presents one of two checks to the City of Fremont on October 9, 2023 for a total of $2 Million.

$500,000 - Navigation Center: Will address homelessness by providing wrap around mental health, housing, and substance abuse programs.
$1.5 million - Commercial Districts Wi-Fi Access Expansion Project: Funds used for the project design engineering and equipment purchase to provide robust Wi-Fi internet access for small businesses and their patrons.

Additional Investment Wins

$7.6 million – City of Fremont: Last Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grant awarded by CPUC
$1 million - BART’s Next Generation Fare Gates Project: Warm Springs is scheduled for new gates installation this year!

Finally, in July two of my bills were signed into law:

I’m grateful for the opportunity to advocate for my district and constituents, and proud to be a leader in Mental and Behavioral Health.

Here to serve you,