Rep. Panetta, Mayor Bourbeau, Police Chief Suttles Announce $850K in Federal Funding for Upgrades to the Atascadero Police Station

Atascadero, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by Atascadero Mayor Charles Bourbeau and Atascadero Police Chief Dan Suttles for a press conference to announce $850,000 in federal funding for improvements to the Atascadero Police Station. The funding announced will be used to make updates to the dispatch center. The Police Station is also currently planning larger updates to better serve and protect the people of Atascadero.

"Dispatch centers are the central nerve of any local police station, and a modern, well-equipped dispatch center is critical to public safety in Atascadero," said Rep. Panetta. "The $850,000 in federal funding that I've secured isn't just going to update the police station, it's going to help our first responders save lives and serve the community. I'm proud to deliver this investment to make sure that the Congressional power of the purse is felt right here in our 19^th Congressional District."

The funding announced today is what Rep. Panetta worked for to be included in the most recent appropriations package. Rep. Panetta secured $2.6 million in community project funding for local projects in Northern San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, and a total of over $15 million to fund 14 local projects in California's 19^th Congressional District.

Previously in FY 2024, Rep. Panetta secured $3.5 million in community project funding for Northern SLO County, which included $1 million for El Camino Real in Atascadero.

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