Congresswoman Simon Secures Critical Funding for City of San Leandro’s Shoreline Development Project

SAN LEANDRO, CA - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) recently secured a $1,092,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant for the City of San Leandro's Shoreline Development Project. The funding will contribute to the ongoing shoreline development project that will transform the San Leandro shoreline into a recreational and community hub for East Bay constituents. The funding will specifically support clean water infrastructure, mitigation for sea level rise and nutrient runoff, and new recreation opportunities for San Leandro and East Bay residents.

Today, the Congresswoman announced the funding with the Mayor of San Leandro and visited the shoreline to discuss how the planned improvements will benefit residents of San Leandro in the near term and long term.

This Community Project Funding (CPF) is a part of the $11.2 million dollars that Congresswoman Simon secured for 15 projects across the East Bay in Fiscal Year 2026.Each fiscal year, members of Congress can submit Community Project Funding requests for consideration with the House Committee on Appropriations. You can read about the 15 projects that Congresswoman Simon secured funding for in her first year here.

"There is great potential for the San Leandro Shoreline to be a community hub where residents of the East Bay can enjoy greater access to recreational opportunities" said Congresswoman Lateefah Simon. "That's why I am incredibly excited to secure over $1,000,000 in Community Project Funding to invest in the development of the shoreline and clean water infrastructure to protect public health and the environment. clean water."

"We are grateful to Congresswoman Simon for visiting the San Leandro shoreline today and for securing this important federal investment in our community," said Mayor Juan González. "This funding will help strengthen shoreline infrastructure, protect bay waters, and enhance open space opportunities for residents and visitors alike."

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