Community Projects for 2026

Congresswoman Bonamici has submitted funding requests for important community projects in NW Oregon to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration. The reformed and transparent Community Project Funding process allows Congresswoman Bonamici to advocate for specific community projects that will help the people and communities of Northwest Oregon. A list of projects that were requested in FY2025 can be found below, projects that were funded in FY2024 can be found here, FY2023 can be found here, and FY2022 can be found here.

Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2026, although only a small number may receive funding. Requests are limited to specific accounts determined by the Appropriations Committee. Only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are eligible to receive funding. Additional information on the reforms governing Community Project Funding is available here.

The Congresswoman evaluated projects based on eligibility, community support, job creation, equity, and geographic diversity. The process was very competitive, with stakeholders submitting 50 requests in total.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congresswoman Bonamici has certified that she, her spouse, and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.

Projects are listed in alphabetical order.

A CASA for Every Child, Oregon CASA Network (OCN)

$1,840,000

1631 NE Broadway St. #304, Portland, Oregon 97232

The funding would be used for staffing costs necessary to recruit, train, supervise, and support community volunteers to provide court appointed advocacy to children and young people experiencing foster care.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help OCN and local CASA programs to continue to provide critical support and trauma informed advocacy for children experiencing foster care due to abuse or neglect.

Financial Disclosure Form

Americans with Disabilities Act Facility Upgrades, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)

$2,252,601

15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton, Oregon 97006

The funding would be used for the completion of ADA upgrades at two recreation centers, one of which is designated for adults 55 years and older, and two swim centers.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase accessibility at four of THPRD’s facilities for the more than 200,000 people who reside in Oregon’s First Congressional District and THPRD’s service area.   

Financial Disclosure Form

Beaverton Senior Housing and Community Space Construction Project, City of Beaverton

$4,000,000

12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, Oregon 97005

The funding would be used for construction of the first-floor community space and tenant space improvements with inflation contingency.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it supports low-income elderly community members and low income families in need of services, like early childhood education.   

Financial Disclosure Form

Broadway Bridge Deck Replacement Project, Multnomah County

$3,000,000

501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97214

The funding would be used for the replacement of the failing bridge deck (driving surface) on the movable portion of the Broadway Bridge including replacement of the Streetcar tracks in that portion of the bridge deck.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will secure safe access to the bridge without continual interruptions to the traveling public while crews perform repairs, and reduce on-going maintenance costs for the County and its taxpayers.   

Financial Disclosure Form

City of North Plains Civic Center, City of North Plains

$2,000,000

29905 NW West Union Rd, North Plains, Oregon 97133

The funding would be used for design and construction of a new civic center built downtown across from the fire station and library.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because a civic center and plaza will help expand government services and provide opportunities for residents and visitors to gather for farmers markets, community meetings, and other "third space" activities.  

Financial Disclosure Form

Clatsop County Public Safety Equipment and 911 Operations Initiative, Clatsop County

$3,703,244                                                                                       

800 Exchange Street, Suite 410, Astoria, Oregon 97103

The funding would be used for the replacement of an end-of-life public safety communications system and necessary upgrades to provide Clatsop County’s eighteen law enforcement and fire agencies with a reliable, resilient public safety radio system. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because completing these upgrades are crucial to the County’s efforts toward resilience from the effects of climate change and natural disasters.

Financial Disclosure Form

Close Street Pretrial Monitoring Program Behavioral Health Expansion Pilot, Multnomah County

$800,000

501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97214

The funding would be used to add critically needed behavioral health staff to Multnomah County Sheriff Office’s Close Street pretrial monitoring program to secure access to prompt, responsive, and effective behavioral health supports to individuals who have been arraigned and released by a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge pending trial.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow for the in-depth case management and service navigation required to support high risk, high needs clients, and improve overall community safety.

Financial Disclosure Form

Cornelius Community and Recreation Center, City of Cornelius

$4,000,000

1355 N Barlow St, Cornelius, Oregon 97113

The funding would be used for the renovation and construction of the building.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide a venue for community partners and the City to deliver needed programs, services, and activities to members of the community, including people of color, youth, seniors, people for whom English is a second language, and people with disabilities.

Financial Disclosure Form

Engineering for Seawall Replacement, Port of Garibaldi

$2,000,000

402 S 7th St, Garibaldi, Oregon 97118

The funding would be used to complete the engineering of this project needed to get the port to shovel ready.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the aged seawall needs to be replaced to meet current seismic standards. Seismically stabilizing the failing seawall will allow for continued commerce and safer roadways.

Financial Disclosure Form

Gateway to OMSI, City of Portland

$4,450,000

1221 SW Fourth Ave. Ste 410, Portland Oregon 97204

The funding would be used for used to activate vacant commercial spaces in Portland’s Central City while also addressing the affordable space needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support small business owners, the Central City’s recovery, and revitalize Portland’s economic future.

Financial Disclosure Form

LIFT Vehicle Replacement Project, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)

101 SW Main St., Suite 700, Portland, Oregon 97204

$4,369,824

The funding would be used to replace 30 of the vehicles in TriMet’s LIFT paratransit vehicle fleet that serve seniors and disabled primarily in Washington County.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide critical support for senior and disabled paratransit rider services in Washington County, helping the most vulnerable riders in the community.   

Financial Disclosure Form

Seismically Resilient Water Treatment Plant Chemical Building, City of Hillsboro

$3,100,800

150 E. Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

The funding would be used for engineering, permitting, planning and required studies for a seismically reinforced building foundation.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because in the event of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, the Joint Water Commission Water Treatment Plant needs to quickly restore water service for the health of the more than 450,000 residents the Plant serves, and to protect semiconductor production—a matter of strategic national importance.

Financial Disclosure Form

Semiconductor Innovation and Nanoscience Equipment Purchase, Portland State University

$1,650,000

1600 SW 4th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97201

The funding would be used for the purchase of imaging and fabrication equipment to create a Semiconductor Innovation and Nanoscience Center.  The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will significantly promote industry research and development, and strengthen industry-university partnerships within Oregon’s “Silicon Forest.”

Financial Disclosure Form    

St. Helens Reservoir Project, City of St. Helens

$5,000,000

265 Strand St., St Helens, Oregon 97051

The funding would be used for the replacement of an existing 94-year-old reserve that has served well past its design lifespan.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is replacing failing critical infrastructure, and the new reservoir will support new and existing housing along with economic development opportunities and job creation in rural Columbia County.   

Financial Disclosure Form

Williams Creek Trestle and Learning Mile, Salmonberry Trail Foundation

$1,000,000

333 SE Second Ave, Portland Oregon 97214

The funding would be used to enhance trail infrastructure, integrate educational elements, and maintain ecological health, including decking rail bridges for pedestrian use and acquiring maintenance equipment.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve access to recreation, while promoting conservation, education, and the rural Western Washington County economy.

Financial Disclosure Form

Community Projects for 2025

A CASA for Every Child, Oregon CASA Network (OCN)

$1,700,000

1631 NE Broadway St. #304, Portland, Oregon 97232

The funding would be used for staffing costs necessary to recruit, train, supervise, and support community volunteers to provide court appointed advocacy to children and young people experiencing foster care.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help OCN and local CASA programs to continue to provide critical support and trauma informed advocacy for children experiencing foster care due to abuse or neglect.

Financial Disclosure Form

Americans with Disabilities Act Facility Upgrades, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)

$2,252,601

15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton, Oregon 97006

The funding would be used for the completion of ADA upgrades at two recreation centers, one of which is designated for adults 55 years and older, and two swim centers.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase accessibility at four of THPRD’s facilities for the more than 200,000 people who reside in Oregon’s First Congressional District and THPRD’s service area.   

Financial Disclosure Form

Beaverton Senior Housing and Community Space Construction Project, City of Beaverton

$4,000,000

12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, Oregon 97005

The funding would be used for construction of the first-floor community space and tenant space improvements with inflation contingency.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it supports low-income elderly community members and low income families in need of services, like early childhood education.   

Financial Disclosure Form

Broadway Bridge Deck Replacement Project, Multnomah County

$3,000,000

501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97214

The funding would be used for the replacement of the failing bridge deck (driving surface) on the movable portion of the Broadway Bridge including replacement of the Streetcar tracks in that portion of the bridge deck.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will secure safe access to the bridge without continual interruptions to the traveling public while crews perform repairs, and reduce on-going maintenance costs for the County and its taxpayers.   

Financial Disclosure Form

City of North Plains Civic Center, City of North Plains

$2,000,000

31360 NW Commercial St, North Plains, Oregon 97133

The funding would be used for design and construction costs.  

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because a civic center and plaza will not only help expand government services but provide opportunities for residents and visitors to gather for farmers markets, community meetings, and other "third space" activities.    

Financial Disclosure Form
 

Clatsop County Public Safety Equipment and 911 Operations Initiative, Clatsop County

$3,703,244                                                                                       

800 Exchange Street, Suite 410, Astoria, Oregon 97103

The funding would be used for the replacement of an end-of-life public safety communications system and necessary upgrades to provide Clatsop County’s eighteen law enforcement and fire agencies with a reliable, resilient public safety radio system. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because completing these upgrades are crucial to the County’s efforts toward resilience from the effects of climate change and natural disasters.

Financial Disclosure Form

Close Street Pretrial Monitoring Program Behavioral Health Expansion Pilot, Multnomah County

$800,000

501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97214

The funding would be used to add critically needed behavioral health staff to Multnomah County Sheriff Office’s Close Street pretrial monitoring program to secure access to prompt, responsive, and effective behavioral health supports to individuals who have been arraigned and released by a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge pending trial.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow for the in-depth case management and service navigation required to support high risk, high needs clients, and improve overall community safety.

Financial Disclosure Form

Cornelius Community and Recreation Center, City of Cornelius

$4,000,000

1355 N Barlow St, Cornelius, Oregon 97113

The funding would be used for the renovation and construction of the building.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide a venue for community partners and the City to deliver needed programs, services, and activities to members of the community, including people of color, youth, seniors, people for whom English is a second language, and people with disabilities.

Financial Disclosure Form

Engineering for Replacement of Breakwall/Seawall, Port of Garibaldi

$2,000,000

402 S 7th St, Garibaldi, Oregon 97118

The funding would be used to complete the engineering of this project needed to get the port to shovel ready.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the aged seawall/breakwall needs to be replaced to meet current seismic standards. Seismically stabilizing the failing seawall will allow for continued commerce and safer roadways.

Financial Disclosure Form

LIFT Vehicle Replacement Project, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)

101 SW Main St., Suite 700, Portland, Oregon 97204

$4,369,824

The funding would be used to replace 30 of the vehicles in TriMet’s LIFT paratransit vehicle fleet that serve seniors and disabled primarily in Washington County.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide critical support for senior and disabled paratransit rider services in Washington County, helping the most vulnerable riders in the community.   

Financial Disclosure Form

Seismically Resilient Water Treatment Plant Chemical Building, City of Hillsboro

$2,800,000

150 E. Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

The funding would be used for engineering, permitting, planning and required studies for a seismically reinforced building foundation.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because in the event of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, the Joint Water Commission Water Treatment Plant needs to quickly restore water service for the health of the more than 450,000 residents the Plant serves, and to protect semiconductor production—a matter of strategic national importance.

Financial Disclosure Form

Semiconductor Innovation and Nanoscience Equipment Purchase, Portland State University

$1,650,000

1600 SW 4th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97201

The funding would be used for the purchase of imaging and fabrication equipment to create a Semiconductor Innovation and Nanoscience Center.  The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will significantly promote industry research and development, and strengthen industry-university partnerships within Oregon’s “Silicon Forest.”

Financial Disclosure Form    

St. Helens 2M Gallon Reservoir Project, City of St. Helens

$4,000,000

265 Strand St., St Helens, Oregon 97051

The funding would be used for the replacement of an existing 94-year-old reserve that has served well past its design lifespan.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is replacing failing critical infrastructure, and the new reservoir will support new and existing housing along with economic development opportunities and job creation in rural Columbia County.   

Financial Disclosure Form

Vacant Space Activation Project, City of Portland

$1,000,000

1221 SW Fourth Ave. Ste 410, Portland Oregon 97204

The funding would be used for used to activate vacant commercial spaces in Portland’s Central City while also addressing the affordable space needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support small business owners, the Central City’s recovery, and revitalize Portland’s economic future.

Financial Disclosure Form

Williams Creek Trestle and Learning Mile, Salmonberry Trail Foundation

$1,000,000

333 SE Second Ave, Portland Oregon 97214

The funding would be used to enhance trail infrastructure, integrate educational elements, and maintain ecological health, including decking rail bridges for pedestrian use and acquiring maintenance equipment.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve access to recreation, while promoting conservation, education, and the rural Western Washington County economy.

Financial Disclosure Form

Community Projects for 2024

Barbur Apartments, City of Portland

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$2,000,000

1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204

This project would fund construction costs for the development of 149 new family-focused affordable rental units in SW Portland, Oregon.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will significantly increase the number of affordable rental units in the area and provide wraparound support services and a rich array of culturally specific services designed to meet the needs of future residents.

Financial Disclosure Form

Beaverton Downtown Loop, City of Beaverton

Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects

$4,000,000

12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005

This project will fund construction of wider sidewalks and improve access to transit and biking.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will prioritize safety improvements and climate-friendly transportation, and better link significant cultural, economic, and civic destinations to improve access and mobility in downtown Beaverton, Oregon.

Financial Disclosure Form

Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction Expansion Project, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

Department of Commerce – NOAA Operations, Research, and Facilities

$400,000

700 NE Multnomah, Suite 1200, Portland, Oregon 97232

This project will fund comprehensive monitoring of regional changes in biogeochemistry and ecology, and modeling of changes in habitat and flood risk in the face of climate change.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will aid climate resiliency efforts in the region and support community safety and fisheries management while also creating job and internship opportunities in NW Oregon.

Financial Disclosure Form

East Forest Grove Safety Improvement Project, City of Forest Grove

Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects

$3,000,000

1924 Council Street, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

This project would fund the final design and construction of safety improvements along a major transportation corridor in Forest Grove, Oregon.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will make important improvements to make the corridor safer and more comfortable for walking, rolling, biking, and accessing transit.

Financial Disclosure Form

Family Peace Center, Family Justice Center of Washington County

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$2,000,000

735 SW 158th Ave, Suite 100, Beaverton, Oregon 97006

This project would fund construction and renovation of a building to be the single location providing intervention, prevention, and healing for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide the space necessary for the expansion of critical services including medical treatment and trauma therapy and create a multi-service center to holistically address all forms of family violence, abuse, and trauma.

Financial Disclosure Form

OMEP Digital Workforce Transformation Project, Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Department of Commerce – NIST Scientific and Technical Research and Services Account

$965,000

7650 SW Beveland St, Suite 170, Portland, Oregon 97223

This projects would fund development of augmented reality and expert capture technology platforms.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help Oregon’s manufacturing industry address the workforce crisis with a technical solution designed to onboard new employees quickly and safely, retain existing employees, reduce training costs, and prevent loss of knowledge through retirement and turnover.

Financial Disclosure Form

Pier 2 West Rehabilitation, Port of Astoria

Department of Transportation – Port Infrastructure Development

$3,000,000

422 Gateway Ave Suite 100, Astoria, Oregon 97103

This project would fund preconstruction activities including construction consultant services, engineering, and permitting and mitigation expenses.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support necessary improvements and rehabilitation of a critical piece of infrastructure for the Port and the region’s economy.

Financial Disclosure Form

Reopening Sisters of the Road in Old Town to Better Serve Growing Unhoused Community, Sisters of the Road

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$3,000,000

618 NW Davis St Portland, Oregon 97209

This project would fund the renovation, repair, and restoration of the organization’s newly purchased building in downtown Portland, Oregon.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide the space necessary for Sisters of the Road to resume its critical services and programs including meal service, access to basic survival and hygiene supplies, and workforce development opportunities for people experiencing poverty and homelessness.

Financial Disclosure Form

Scappoose Affordable Homeownership. Columbia County Habitat for Humanity

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$280,000

164 Little St, St Helens, Oregon 97051

This project would fund infrastructure costs at a new Habitat for Humanity location in Scappoose, Oregon, including the replacement of a waterline, sewer, storm water management, fire hydrant, lighting, and sidewalk improvements.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase affordable housing opportunities for rural and low-income families.

Financial Disclosure Form

Terminal 2 Innovation Campus, Port of Portland

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$4,000,000

7200 NE Airport Way Portland Oregon 97218

This project would fund completion of infrastructure improvements for redevelopment of the former marine terminal 2 into a housing innovation campus dedicated to offsite housing construction factories.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the housing construction industry, create more affordable housing options, and create nearly 17,000 jobs.

Financial Disclosure Form

Three Rivers Fiber Broadband - Phase 2, Tillamook County

Department of Agriculture – ReConnect Grants

$3,091,500

This funding would help build 7.24 miles of middle-mile fiber optic broadband infrastructure to expand access to 332 homes.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it supports connectivity, cell tower, and public safety communications efforts for this cellular dead zone.

Financial Disclosure Form

Transportation Decarbonization Resource Hub, Portland State University

Department of Commerce – NIST Scientific and Technical Research and Services

$1,850,000

This project would fund the research and development of tools to assess the benefits of transportation decarbonization activities.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help government agencies, tribal governments, and community partners better understand and prioritize transportation decarbonization investments to advance equitable mobility and resilient communities in Oregon.

Financial Disclosure Form

Tualatin Hills Community Shelter Improvements, Emergency Operations, and Natural Hazard Mitigation; Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$946,956

15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, Oregon 97006

This project would fund renovation costs to improve THPRD’s buildings to operate as safe air-filtered cooling and warming centers during wildfires and extreme weather events.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase THPRD’s capacity to serve its underserved and most vulnerable community members who require respite and shelter during extreme weather emergencies.

Financial Disclosure Form

Western Washington County Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Rehabilitation Project, Clean Water Services

Department of the Interior – EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grants

$4,960,000

2550 SW Hillsboro Hwy, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

This project will fund construction costs associated with replacing approximately 14,000 linear feet of existing sanitary sewer mainline located in Forest Grove, Oregon. Significant levels of stormwater/groundwater have been identified in the sanitary sewer system due to aged and deteriorating pipes.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide important water quality benefits and lower costs to communities in Forest Grove, Gaston, and Cornelius.

Financial Disclosure Form

Year-Round Shelter Project, City of Hillsboro

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$5,000,000

150 E Main Street Suite 5, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

This project would fund construction and renovation costs to build the main building of the first year-round emergency shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide a diverse range of sheltering and wrap-around service options for people experiencing homelessness.

Financial Disclosure Form

Community Projects for 2023

Beaverton Downtown Loop, City of Beaverton

Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects

$4,000,000

12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005

This project will fund walking, biking, and transit improvements on SW Hall Boulevard and SW Watson Avenue in downtown Beaverton.

This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the Loop will establish a strong connection between Old Town and Beaverton Central, and link significant cultural, economic, and civic destinations including the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, restaurants and services in historic Old Town, Beaverton City Park, the Beaverton Farmer's Market, and the Beaverton City Library. Investing in wider sidewalks, improving access to transit, and building bike lanes will improve access and mobility for downtown residents, while supporting business activity.

Financial Disclosure Form

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship, United We Heal Training Trust

Department of Labor — Employment and Training Administration

$892,000

6025 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97215

Requested funds would provide pre-apprenticeship education and training for 60 participants to enter the behavioral health workforce and apprenticeship opportunities for 60 additional participants to pursue Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification.

This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Oregon has an urgent need for an expanded behavioral health workforce to meet demand for services and ranks among the worst states in the nation for behavioral health outcomes. The project will enable Oregon's behavioral health providers to attract and retain a more skilled and diverse workforce so Oregon can be better equipped to respond to the ongoing behavioral health crisis in the state.

Financial Disclosure Form

Capacity Building, West Tuality Habitat for Humanity

Department of Housing and Urban Development — Economic Development Initiative

$750,000

3731 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

This project will provide funding for the development of 12 units of affordable housing, benefiting low-income persons at or below 80 percent of area median income.

This project will be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will increase access to affordable housing. Partnerships with Bienestar and African American Alliance for Homeownership will assist with the program's affirmative outreach efforts to BIPOC communities.

Financial Disclosure Form

Columbia County Advanced and Additive Manufacturing Small Business Incubator, Columbia County Economic Team

Small Business Administration

$814,000

375 S 18th Street, PO Box 1653, St. Helens, Oregon, 97051

The funding would be used for the development of a new Small Business Incubator for Columbia County to reduce barriers-to-entry for entrepreneurial, start-up, and disadvantaged makers and manufacturers.

This project will be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will leverage global and local investment, as well as create opportunities for economic and workforce development in manufacturing research and development.

Financial Disclosure Form

Dartmouth Crossing South-Tigard Triangle, REACH Community Development Corp

Department of Housing and Urban Development - Economic Development Initiative

$1,500,000

4150 S Moody Street Portland OR 97239

The Dartmouth Crossing project is a comprehensive community development project that includes affordable rental housing with family size homes, a community recreational center, an early childhood learning center, and an international public market hall. Requested funds will support the pre-development needs of the community recreational center and affordable early childhood learning spaces of the development.

This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Dartmouth Crossing will create accessible housing and prioritize communities vulnerable to displacement.

Financial Disclosure Form

Health Center Facilities and Equipment Upgrades, Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries

Department of Health and Human Services — Health Facilities Construction and Equipment

$5,055,844

PO BOX 933, Newberg, OR 97132

Requested funds would be used to upgrade facilities and equipment at 16 infant and early childhood mental health centers serving children at 39 sites in 22 counties across Oregon. This investment will allow Relief Nurseries to improve facilities including therapeutic classrooms to meet safety codes, expand capacity, purchase critical equipment, and create enhanced outdoor spaces for children to access eco and play therapy.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries to improve critical mental health services for more than 2,300 children and their families, making sure infants and children are on track developmentally and ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Financial Disclosure Form

Fairfield Apartments, City of Portland

Department of Housing and Urban Development — Economic Development Initiative

$2,000,000

1221 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

This request would fund the preservation and rehabilitation of 75 units of affordable housing in downtown Portland.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who request culturally specific services from Urban League for BIPOC residents.

Financial Disclosure Form

Hall Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Improvements at Hemlock & Spruce, Oregon Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation — Highway Infrastructure Projects

$3,200,000

355 Capitol Street NE, MS-11, Salem, OR 97301

This request would fund the construction of enhanced pedestrian crossings near the intersections of Hemlock & Spruce in Tigard with related sidewalk repairs, improved lighting, and ADA enhancements.

This project will be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve safety at key intersections and improve access to transit, schools, and local parks.

Financial Disclosure Form

Health IT Workforce Development, OCHIN Inc.

Department of Labor — Employment and Training Administration

$2,001,642

707 SW Washington Street, Portland, Oregon 97205

This request would fund health information technology training and professional development for community clinics and local public health agencies to address existing staff shortages. The program focuses on long-term workforce equity in the health care and technology fields through the development of career ladders in underserved communities.

This project will be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because there is documented need for non-clinical staff in health information technology training and professional development.

Financial Disclosure Form

Main Avenue/OR 104 Pedestrian Route, City of Warrenton

Department of Transportation — Highway Infrastructure Projects

$1,360,000

225 S. Main Ave, Warrenton, Oregon 97146

This project will complete a safe pedestrian route to Warrenton High School, including providing bus stop improvements and transit rider access, pedestrian/wheelchair improvements, and adding an enhanced crosswalk across at Warrenton High School.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide a complete walkway and ADA accessible route from downtown Warrenton to Warrenton High School.

Financial Disclosure Form

Merlo Bus Garage Zero Emission Retrofit, TriMet

Department of Transportation — Transit Infrastructure Projects

$5,000,000

1800 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97201

This request would fund the first phase of a retrofit of TriMet's Merlo bus garage maintenance building as part of a broader strategy for expanding use of zero emission, battery electric buses.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would increase transit capacity in areas with growing ridership, increase access to transit, and facilitate the transition from diesel to zero emissions buses.

Financial Disclosure Form

Newberg Dundee Bypass Corridor Safety and Intersection Improvements, Oregon Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects

$4,000,000

355 Capitol Street NE, MS 11, Salem, OR 97301

This project addresses safety along the OR-99W corridor near the intersection with OR-18 in Yamhill County. Intersections throughout this corridor would be considered for various safety improvements including turn lanes, improved and enhanced signing and pavement markings, intersection realignment and skew reductions, added cul-de-sacs, and other intersection upgrades.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the intersection of OR 99W and OR 18 (McDougall Junction) has been flagged in ODOT's safety analysis as a rural, high crash location. The project would address a number of safety problems at different locations and connecting roadways in the vicinity of McDougall junction.

Financial Disclosure Form

Semiconductor Manufacturing Workforce, Portland Community College

Department of Labor — Employment and Training Administration

$910,000

17705 NW Springville Rd. Portland, OR 97229

This request would fund the development of a regional career and academic pathway in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing. Funding will support students through tuition scholarships, equipment, and basic needs support and professional development support of educators and faculty.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide a pathway with multiple entry points and off ramps to existing and defined high-wage and high-demand job opportunities in the field supported by a coalition of public and private partners.

Financial Disclosure Form

Treatment Foster Care Oregon, Oregon Community Programs

Department of Health and Human Services — Administration for Children and Families

$2,901,718

1170 Pearl St., Eugene, Oregon 97401

This request will fund a pilot project to build a comprehensive Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) Team to provide treatment for LGBTQIA+ youth and respond to the unique needs of this affinity group and the foster parents caring for them.

The LGBTQIA+ population is overrepresented and underserved in child welfare and behavioral health systems. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because TFCO is as an alternative to institutional, residential, and group care placements for children and youth with severe emotional and behavioral needs.

Community Project Funding

Willamette Water Supply System, Tualatin Valley Water District

Department of the Interior — State and Tribal Assistance Grants

$3,000,000

1850 SW 170th Avenue Beaverton, Oregon 97003

Funds will be used for a new water treatment plant as part of the construction of the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS). When completed, the water treatment plant will be the only one in Washington County designed to withstand a significant seismic event and will serve as a key anchor to provide safe drinking water during recovery efforts.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because this long-term infrastructure project will address the region's existing water supply capacity limits, incorporate critical seismic resiliency infrastructure, and serve the community of residential, commercial, and industrial water users.

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Community Projects for 2022