Measure L Pays Off

This week the County received the first installment of Measure L funds.

This week the County received the first installment of Measure L funds. The sales tax passed by voters in 2016 made clear that we have prioritized, "Local Roads First" in Stanislaus County. The check for over $4.5 million was received by an enthusiastic Board of Supervisors on April 17. Measure L, the 25-year, Â½ cent sales tax to address road maintenance and renovation needs was seen overwhelmingly as a necessary step to improve road conditions locally. Revenues available to operate, maintain and improve our local transportation system have not kept up with the needs of our community and the Modesto-Metro area road conditions were in the top 20 worst in the nation when the tax measure passed. Many other counties in California have approved similar measures making us â€˜Self-Helpâ€™ Counties. Not only are we better able to maintain and improve our roadways and transportation systems, we are also more successful in competing for funding and leveraging a larger share of state and federal dollars. Self-Help funds generated must stay local and can only be spent on transportation. Funds will be used for various projects which can be found here: Measure L website

South County Service Center Now Open

Applying for assistance programs and brushing up skills to land the perfect job just got easier for residents

Applying for assistance programs and brushing up skills to land the perfect job just got easier for residents in southern Stanislaus County. The South County Service Center is now open for business. The building located at 1310 West Main Street in Turlock is a multi-agency facility and home to the Community Services Agency (CSA) and Workforce Development. At the new location, residents can apply for assistance programs that include Medi-Cal, CalWORKS and CalFresh. They can also receive job training and access to computer labs.

“Access and convenience for customers is important to us,” stated Kathryn M. Harwell, Director for the Community Services Agency. “The south side of the county is growing and we want to provide the best service possible.”

Community Services Agency(CSA) occupies the majority of the new building which includes office space for more than 100 employees, customer interview rooms, and conference rooms. The building will also serve as a training center for new staff to learn how to administer CSA programs. Prior to the new building construction, CSA had been housed at 101 Lander Avenue in Turlock, a location the agency outgrew.

The South County Service Center will also be home to other county and community partners including Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Learning Quest (Stanislaus Literacy Centers), Aspiranet, and Haven Women’s Center. This unique county and community partnership offers a "one stop shop," housing several agencies under one roof. The office is located in the new business park on West Main Street, centrally located in Turlock.

$9M En Route for 132

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a $9 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program grant for State Road 132, the Gateway Express Project in Modesto. The grant was issued as a result of persistent support from U.S. Representative Jeff Denham. “At a time when we see increased congestion and travel times, this project will move trucks around the city and improve commute times on local roads,” said Rep. Denham. “Efficiently transporting our agricultural commodities from the Valley is critical to our economy, and this grant will get Valley goods to market faster while reducing traffic and improving the public safety of Modesto residents.” The $9 million grant will be used for the first phase of a newly-constructed, two-lane highway traveling east/west around Modesto. The Gateway Express Project will increase capacity by allowing trucks to avoid the most populous areas of the city. Approximately 8.2 million tons of freight per year, or 34,000 tons daily, are moved over SR-132 to and from the I-5 corridor. The project will allow for continued growth of Valley agricultural exports. Modesto was the only TIGER grant recipient in the state of California of the 41 total projects. “SR132 is our region’s number one transportation project. It is a key economic engine for region,” said Matt Machado, Stanislaus County Director of Public Works. “Local agencies partnering together is a successful combination! Thank you Congressman Denham for your unwavering support!”

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Measure L Pays Off

South County Service Center Now Open

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