THOMPSON SECURES $1 MILLION FOR LAKE COUNTY SHERRIFF ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS CENTER

Washington - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he secured $1,000,000 in community project funding for the Lake County Sheriff Administration and Operations Center Project.

"Efficient and reliable public safety coordination saves lives during disasters. I'm proud to have secured $1 million in federal funds to ensure the Lake County Sherriff Administration can provide essential services to our community when wildfires, floods, and other emergencies strike," said Rep. Thompson.

"Repurposing the former Lakeport National Guard Armory Facility will strengthen our ability to recruit quality staff and help us more effectively serve the community by providing a long-term home for the Lake County Sheriff Administration and Operations Center," said Lucas Bingham, Lake County's Sheriff-Elect. "We appreciate that Congressman Thompson recognizes Lake County's geography and topography demand efficient coordination by Law Enforcement agencies and other First Responders, and this $1,000,000 allocation fills an essential need. The Lake County Sheriff Administration and Operations Center Project will make residents safer, and lend greater confidence to those looking to invest in Lake County communities."

"Congressman Thompson has been a constant champion of Lake County's priorities and most urgent federal funding needs," said Bruno Sabatier, Chair of the Lake County Board of Supervisors. "This FY 2025 Community Project Funding will help Lake County's economy, while providing critical public safety benefits. Lake County truly appreciates the United States Congress' support, and Congressman Thompson's leadership, in recognizing this crucial Lake County project as a matter of Federal priority."

Funding will go towards the renovation of the Lakeport Armory to house the county's emergency operations center and sheriff administration building. Lake County has witnessed catastrophic natural disasters, and its remote location requires a centralized facility to coordinate and house its emergency operations center and law enforcement headquarters.

Rep. Thompson requested funding for the project through Congress' Community Project Funding (CPF) process. His request was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which passed out of committee recently. The bill is expected to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed into law later this year.

To date, Thompson has secured a total of $4,850,000 in funding for three CPF requests submitted on behalf of Lake County and a total of $15,304,205 for projects across California's Fourth District for 2025.

About Community Project Funding (CPF)

Each year, Members of Congress may direct federal funding to a select number of Community Projects through the appropriations process. Under this process, each House member is permitted to submit 15 project requests to the Appropriations Committee on behalf of their Congressional District so long as the projects meet criteria set forth by the Committee. There are no guarantees that Community Projects will all be funded, and the projects are competitively evaluated by the Committee on Appropriations.

Project selection and submissions is the first stage of the process for Community Project Funding. The projects are subject to a strict transparency and accountability process before they may be selected for inclusion in the relevant appropriations legislation for the upcoming year.

Find more information on Rep. Thompson's CPFs here.

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