Congressman Juan Ciscomani, has secured funding for projects in every county in his district.
“Since day one, I promised to use my position on the House Appropriations Committee to bring every dollar possible back to Arizona’s Sixth District while ensuring our taxpayer dollars were being spent responsibly,” Ciscomani said in a press release. “I am proud to say that the recent passage of the first FY24 appropriations package makes good on that promise. The projects outlined below went through a rigorous and competitive application process that included a requirement that each project have a federal nexus. Within this package, we secured more than $26 million for 13 projects in all 5 counties of our district.”
Here’s a breakdown of the projects and funding for each county:
$4.6 million for Cochise County
In Cochise County, projects in Willcox and Sierra Vista will receive a total of over $4.6 million. In Willcox, these funds will allow for Northern Cochise Community Hospital to make much-needed structural upgrades. Additionally, $3.79 million will be awarded to the City of Sierra Vista for their Buffalo Soldier Trail reconstruction project.
Ciscomani visited these sites last year to see the proposed changes at each location. In Willcox, the hospital showed their current awning which is too low to fit ambulances. In Sierra Vista, he heard from officials about the need for a federal investment as a project of this size would eat up four years of their entire street maintenance budget.
$3.3 million for Graham County
In this package, two projects in Graham County will receive a total of $3.3 million. In August, Ciscomani visited the Town of Pima’s volunteer fire station, which is currently operating out of a 50-year-old, dilapidated building that cannot accommodate normal sized firetrucks. $2 million was secured for a new fire station, which will double as a community facility. Additionally, Graham County has been awarded $1.3 million for upgrades to the Gila River Linear Park and Trail.
Regarding the projects, Ciscomani said, “I am confident that this money will greatly improve the lives of our neighbors in Pima, Safford, Thatcher and all throughout Graham County. Whether it’s funding for our first responders or recreational improvements, we made sure to prioritize projects of all shapes and sizes in our requests. “
$274,000 for Greenlee County
$274,000 for flood mitigation in the Hunter Estates development in Duncan.
“These dollars represent a crucial investment in our agricultural and rural communities. Throughout last year’s appropriations process, I relayed the importance of bringing federal dollars back to Arizona’s rural communities. I know this funding will make a major, lasting impact on Greenlee County,” Ciscomani said.
$12.7 million for Pima County
The City of Tucson has been awarded $3.5 million for two water treatment and infrastructure projects, furthering the mission of a secure water future in the desert. Pima JTED is set to receive $2.7 million for their Urban Workforce Development via Career and Technical Education project, expanding access to career training for thousands of students.
This funding also prioritizes public safety by allocating $3.5 million to Pima County for their Wireless Integrated Network Radio Replacement Project and $70,000 to Marana for a 3D Scanner for Crime Scene Documentation. Additionally, Sahuarita will receive $3 million for the Campbell Avenue Extension project, working to improve the community’s roadway. Ciscomani toured many of these locations last year, speaking with officials and stakeholders working to bring these projects to fruition. “From education to water to public safety, I was determined to prioritize every aspect of life in our district,” he said.
$5.6 million for Pinal County
Pinal County and Casa Grande are a growing hub for some of our country’s largest companies like Lucid Motors and Walmart. $3.7 million was prioritized for the city’s Thornton Road Widening project. This road is traveled daily by thousands of workers and its sound infrastructure plays an important part in continuing the area’s economic growth.
Additionally, Arizona farmers lead the nation in water management and much of that work is made possible by our irrigation districts, like the Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District (CAIDD). Thanks to this funding, CAIDD will receive $1.8 million for their Drought Resiliency Water Augmentation Program in Eloy and Arizona City. From agriculture to infrastructure, a number of different industries will receive support through this money.
