Upland Secures Nearly $3.7 Million in State Funding for Public Safety, Parks, and Library Improvements

The City of Upland has some great news to share! Thanks to the support and efforts of State Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes and Assemblymember John Harabedian, our community has secured $3,685,000 in state funding for important improvements to public safety, neighborhood parks, and our public library.

At a time when cities throughout California are facing significant financial challenges, securing outside funding is especially important. These investments will help us address community needs, improve public facilities, and reduce our reliance on local taxpayer dollars.

Just as importantly, they demonstrate why building and maintaining strong relationships with our state legislators matters.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes Secures $2.685 Million for Upland

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes for her efforts in securing funding for three important community projects:

• $1,000,000 — Bodenhamer Neighborhood Park: Development of a new neighborhood park, providing additional green space and recreational opportunities for residents and families.

• $185,000 — Citrus and Cabrillo Parks: Parking lot improvements and basketball court resurfacing to help maintain safe, attractive, and welcoming neighborhood parks.

• $1,500,000 — Upland Public Library: Modernization and facility improvements to ensure our library continues serving residents, students, and families for generations to come.

These investments will make a meaningful difference in the quality of life for our residents.

Assemblymember John Harabedian Secures $1 Million for Public Safety

I also want to recognize and thank Assemblymember John Harabedian for securing $1,000,000 for the Upland Police Department's Mobile Command Center and Alternative Emergency Operations Center Project.

This funding will help strengthen our Police Department's ability to coordinate emergency response operations during major incidents, natural disasters, and other critical situations.

A mobile command center allows emergency personnel to coordinate communications, deploy resources, and manage complex incidents directly in the field. The alternative emergency operations center component will further strengthen our City's emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

Public safety remains one of our highest priorities, and this investment will help provide our first responders with important resources to better protect our community.

Why Strong Relationships in Sacramento Matter

Having spent many years working in government, I have learned that relationships matter, especially when it comes to delivering results for the communities we represent.

These relationships are not built overnight or simply when we need financial assistance. They require ongoing communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to work together.

As local elected officials, we have a responsibility to ensure our state representatives understand Upland's challenges, priorities, and opportunities. When our legislators know our community and recognize our needs, we are better positioned to advocate for our fair share of state resources.

And those relationships should never be limited by political party or ideology. We may not agree on every issue, but that should never prevent us from working together when it benefits the residents we serve.

These investments are a perfect example of how strong relationships and effective advocacy in Sacramento can produce real, tangible benefits here at home.

Bringing State Tax Dollars Back to Upland

Upland is a mature, largely built-out city facing significant infrastructure and financial challenges. With aging facilities, growing maintenance needs, and limited resources, securing outside funding is more important than ever.

Our residents and businesses contribute tax dollars to the State of California, and I believe we should do everything possible to bring our fair share of those resources back to Upland.

Nearly $3.7 million in state funding represents important investments in our community without having to rely exclusively on our City's General Fund. That is responsible fiscal stewardship and a meaningful benefit to our residents.

Thank You for Investing in Upland!

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes and Assemblymember John Harabedian for their partnership, advocacy, and commitment to our community.

I also want to thank our City staff for their work identifying needs, developing projects, and helping secure these funding opportunities.

Effective local government is not just about the decisions we make at City Hall. It is also about building partnerships, advocating for our residents, and ensuring Upland has a seat at the table when important decisions are made.

Our responsibility is not simply to manage the resources we have, but to pursue every opportunity to bring additional investments and improvements back to the community we serve.

Thank you, Senator Reyes and Assemblymember Harabedian, for helping make Upland a safer, stronger, and better place to call home!

Councilmember James Breitling

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