San Bernardino County will receive $7 million in federal funding for infrastructure and public safety projects, according to a statement released on Mar. 11 by the county.
The funding is intended to support improvements across several areas, including roads, animal shelters, wastewater and sewer systems, as well as behavioral health programs and the Sheriff’s Department search and rescue team.
Supervisor Dawn Rowe, board chair, said in the statement: “This funding demonstrates what is possible when local priorities are elevated to the federal level. We appreciate our congressional delegation securing federal resources that will have long-term benefits for San Bernardino County.”
The funds were arranged by members of the county’s congressional delegation through a process known as community project funding. This practice, formerly called earmarking, allows Congressional members to request federal money for specific projects within their districts during the annual appropriation process.
Community leaders say these investments could have lasting effects on public services and infrastructure throughout San Bernardino County. The next steps involve allocating the funds to each designated project area.
