(Corona Virus and the economy)…It is having a major affect.

The Governor of California recently announced a major deficit to the state budget has been incurred funding corona virus concerns. The logic is major cuts are anticipated to help cover the deficit. Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia says one area should not be cut. Garcia has sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newson urging him to preserve the proposed $28 million for the New River Improvement Projects. The Assemblyman said after years of concerted and coordinated efforts, they must continue to hold strong in the pursuit of funding. He is urging the Governor and his administration to maintain the previous budget commitment of $28 million. Garcia said the COVID 10 Pandemic has only heightened the importance of the project. He says now more than ever we must safeguard public health and advance projects that will create jobs and bring relief to the local economy.