Chicago, Illinois (NED).– Esta semana, la Congresista Delia C. Ramírez (IL-03) anunció que ha estado trabajando para asegurar más de $30 millones para 15 Proyectos Comunitarios en los proyectos de ley de Asignaciones del Año Fiscal 2024 que, de ser promulgados, ampliarían el acceso a vivienda asequible, seguridad alimentaria, agua potable, seguridad vial y peatonal, y financiarían otros múltiples proyectos de infraestructura local.
“Estoy abogando por 15 proyectos comunitarios – el número máximo permitido – que beneficiarían directamente a las personas que llaman a IL-03 su hogar. A medida que el proceso de Apropiaciones continúa en la Cámara, estoy luchando para que los 15 sean financiados en su totalidad en la cantidad solicitada. Estoy profundamente agradecida a los líderes comunitarios y organizaciones que están trabajando para identificar y poner en práctica iniciativas locales que reflejen las necesidades y prioridades de IL-03. La financiación de proyectos comunitarios proporcionaría los fondos necesarios para que estas iniciativas den ese paso crítico. Mientras que los republicanos están tratando de recortar el gasto interno, estoy absolutamente claro en lo esencial que estos dólares dedicados, nacionales son para ayudar a garantizar una vivienda segura y asequible, ampliar los esfuerzos de seguridad alimentaria que salvan vidas, asegurar que nuestras comunidades tienen agua potable e invertir en la seguridad de nuestra infraestructura”, dijo la congresista Ramírez. “Las comunidades del Noroeste de Chicago, el Condado de Cook y el Condado de DuPage se beneficiarían directamente de esta financiación. Mientras continuamos esperando actualizaciones del Comité de Apropiaciones controlado por los Republicanos, espero trabajar productivamente para traer a casa estos recursos vitales y asegurar que se dediquen rápidamente para que estos proyectos impulsados por la comunidad puedan avanzar .”
“El envejecimiento de la infraestructura es un reto permanente dentro de nuestras 60 reservas forestales que cubren 26.000 acres de DuPage. Apreciamos la oportunidad de asociarnos con la congresista Ramírez para avanzar en el proyecto del puente Cenacle, uno de los 32 proyectos certificados del plan maestro que nos ayudarán a satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra comunidad para el acceso a la naturaleza, la recreación y las opciones de transporte activo”, dijo el Presidente del Distrito de Conservación Forestal del Condado de DuPage, Daniel Hebreard.
“Agradecemos enormemente el apoyo de la congresista Ramírez a los esfuerzos de Pace por innovar y mejorar el servicio de transporte público que ofrecemos a los residentes de su distrito. Si la financiación presentada para el año fiscal 24 se convierte en ley, el proyecto de Pace creará la prioridad de señales de tránsito (TSP) a lo largo de Harlem Avenue, que será una de nuestras próximas líneas de tránsito rápido Pulse. TSP hace que el tránsito sea más fiable y más atractivo, dando a los autobuses una ventaja sobre el tráfico de automóviles regulares. En esencia, la prioridad de la señal de tránsito pone el “rápido” en “tránsito rápido” – y por lo tanto es un elemento clave para hacer el servicio de Pace más rápido. Debido a que Pace y nuestras agencias hermanas en el noreste de Illinois se enfrentan a un “precipicio fiscal” en 2026, tenemos que aprovechar todas las oportunidades para hacer nuestras operaciones más eficientes y equitativas mediante la mejora del servicio dentro de nuestro presupuesto limitado. Esta propuesta de financiación de la congresista Ramírez hace precisamente eso: ofrece beneficios a los usuarios del transporte público en esta área, mientras que en realidad ahorra fondos operativos de Pace”, dijo Melinda J. Metzger, Directora Ejecutiva de Pace Suburban Bus.
“Como ruta de acceso tanto a las zonas residenciales del pueblo como a nuestro amplio parque empresarial, el corredor de Tonne Road es crucial para nuestra economía local y nuestra vida cotidiana. Al eliminar los movimientos de giro conflictivos entre camiones y vehículos de pasajeros e introducir una senda multiusos, no sólo mejoraremos la seguridad, sino también la conectividad de nuestra red ciclista y peatonal. Quiero agradecer sinceramente a la congresista Ramírez que haya reconocido la urgencia de estas mejoras y haya incluido nuestro proyecto en la solicitud de financiación al Comité de Asignaciones de la Cámara de Representantes. Esperamos que el Comité reconoce su importancia y ofrece la financiación necesaria en el presupuesto FY24 para que podamos comenzar la construcción en la primavera de 2025”, dijo Elk Grove Village Alcalde Craig Johnson.
“El pueblo de Franklin Park quisiera agradecer al Comité de Asignaciones y la congresista Delia Ramírez para la asistencia financiera para el Proyecto de Mejoras de la calle Washington. Los impactos de este proyecto modernizará la calle Washington al tiempo que mejora la calidad de vida de los residentes a través de la eliminación de las líneas de servicio de plomo y una tubería principal de agua deficiente. Su apoyo es fundamental para que las familias de Franklin Park tengan acceso a agua potable.
Espero que nuestra colaboración continúe”, dijo el alcalde de Franklin Park, Barrett Pedersen.
“La separación de rasantes en York Road, en las vías de Metra/Canadian Pacific Railroad, nos permitirá ofrecer a nuestros residentes, propietarios de pequeñas empresas, personal de emergencias y a todo aquel que pase por Bensenville la tranquilidad de que no sufrirán grandes retrasos, ya que se calcula que habrá un 300% más de trenes debido a la fusión con CPKCS”, declaró Frank DeSimone, presidente de Bensenville. “Estamos agradecidos a la congresista Ramírez por la selección de este proyecto, e instamos al Comité de Asignaciones para avanzar rápidamente esta financiación crítica.”
La Oficina de la Congresista Ramírez presentó al Comité de Asignaciones de la Cámara la cantidad máxima de solicitudes de Financiamiento para Proyectos Comunitarios permitidas para su consideración en el proceso de asignaciones del año fiscal 2024.
Estas solicitudes no garantizan que los proyectos recibirán la financiación. El Comité de Asignaciones de la Cámara, que actualmente está bajo la mayoría republicana, revisará cada solicitud y decidirá si se incluirá en un acuerdo de gastos final que luego debe incluirse en un paquete de gastos final que puede ser aprobado por ambas cámaras del Congreso y firmado convertido en ley por el Presidente.
Si se otorga, los fondos se utilizarían para nivelar York Road en las vías de Metra/Canadian Pacific Railroad. La fusión de Canadian Pacific y Kansas City Southern agregará un 300% más de trenes a través de Village y bloqueará todos los cruces de Village. La separación de grados propuesta ayudaría a mitigar el impacto de la fusión en el público automovilista, las pequeñas empresas y los servicios de emergencia.
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Congressman Ramírez works to secure more than $30 million for the financing of community projects
Chicago, Illinois (NED).– This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) announced that she has been working to secure more than $30 million for 15 Community Projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations bills that, if enacted, would expand access to affordable housing, food security, clean water, street, and pedestrian safety, and fund multiple other local infrastructure projects.
“I’m advocating for 15 community projects – the maximum number allowed – that would directly benefit the people who call IL-03 home. As the Appropriations process continues in the House, I am fighting for all 15 to be fully funded at the requested amount. I deeply appreciate the community leaders and organizations who are working to identify and put into place local initiatives that reflect the needs and priorities of IL-03. Community Project Funding would provide the funding needed for these initiatives to take that critical next step. While Republicans are seeking cuts to domestic spending, I am absolutely clear on how essential these dedicated, domestic dollars are to help secure safe, affordable housing, expand life-saving food security efforts, ensure our communities have clean drinking water, and invest in the safety of our infrastructure,” said Congresswoman Ramirez. “Communities across the northwest side of Chicago, Cook County, and DuPage County would directly benefit from this funding. As we continue to await updates from the Republican-controlled Appropriations Committee, I look forward to working productively to bring home these vital resources and ensure it is swiftly dedicated so that these community-led projects can move forward .”
“Aging infrastructure is an ongoing challenge within our 60 forest preserves covering 26,000 DuPage acres. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Congresswoman Ramirez to advance the Cenacle Bridge Project, one of 32 certified master plan projects that will help us meet our community’s needs for access to nature, recreation and active transportation options,” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Daniel Hebreard.
“We are grateful that Congresswoman Ramirez selected Onward Neighborhood House’s plan to create a Welcoming and Healthy Community Center in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin for consideration in the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process. This new community center will increase equitable access to food, health, and education resources for families in this growing and changing community, which has historically faced challenges in accessing these services. We are proud that Congresswoman Ramirez shares our vision for the project and the life-changing impact it will have on long-term residents and new immigrants settling in the area. And we are confident that the House Appropriations Committee will see the value in this project and the other projects for Illinois’s 3rd District selected for consideration by Congresswoman Ramirez,” said Joel Stenftenagel with Onward Neighborhood House.
“As a small non-profit organization serving to enrich the lives of the children and families of West Chicago, Illinois, our school would greatly benefit from the appropriations funding. This funding will allow Educare West DuPage to prioritize safety throughout our facility; allowing our team to focus our energy and talent on providing quality high quality early childhood learning experiences for our students, while providing peace of mind and support to their families and continuing to allow Educare West DuPage to utilize existing funding so that children and families reach their highest potential,” said Educare West DuPage Executive Director Marcela G. Sweeney.
“Affordable housing is a racial justice issue which the Here to Stay Community Land Trust addresses by stopping the displacement of longtime community members due to gentrification. We are extremely grateful to Congresswoman Ramirez for her tireless support of Here to Stay, and we ask the Appropriations Committee to deliver these funds to support our working families who want stable, affordable housing in the neighborhoods they’ve called home for generations,” said Here to Stay Community Land Trust Program Director, Kristin Horne.
“The Chicago Park District is deeply appreciative to Congresswoman Delia Ramirez for considering the Chicago Park District’s Humboldt Park Accessibility ADA Project as part of her FY2024 Community Project Funding requests,” said Chicago Park District Superintendent & CEO Rosa Escareño. “Accessibility to Chicago parks’ extraordinary amenities, and recreational and cultural experiences is an extremely important matter to us and park patrons of all ages and abilities. This funding is crucial to aiding in making vital improvements to Humboldt Park’s historic grounds, and eliminating safety hazards as well as ensuring a safe, welcoming, and accessible pathway system for all to enjoy outdoor activities in our beloved urban landscape.”
“On behalf of the 89,000 residents of Addison Township, and the hundreds of thousands of motorists who traverse the Kingery Highway, I want to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to Congresswoman Delia Ramirez and her Chief of Staff Fae Rabin. Their quick action to cut through the federal bureaucracy and facilitate the Kingery Road project is greatly appreciated,” said Addison Park District Board of Directors President, Commissioner Michael Capizzano. “Congresswoman Ramirez and her team’s passionate pursuit of providing a positive impact for our historically underrepresented community’s economic development, roadway safety and environmental sustainability for generations to come is sincerely appreciated. Thanks again to Congresswoman Ramirez!”
“LUCHA is incredibly grateful to Congresswoman Ramirez for her support of our project. The Appropriations Committee delivering the necessary funding for this project in the FY24 budget will allow LUCHA to build out a community center and office that will be a keystone project in Humboldt Park. It will be a place for gathering and will allow LUCHA to continue its work of fighting the displacement of families and individuals who have long called this community home,” said Lisette Castañeda, LUCHA Executive Director.
“We would like to thank Congresswoman Delia Ramirez for sponsoring the Naperville Road and Route 38 Intersection Improvement Project as one of her Community Project Funding Submissions for FY 2024. This heavily traveled and congested intersection (with up to 32,000 vehicles daily) is experiencing a high number of accidents and increased carbon dioxide emissions. The benefits of the proposed improvements would include enhanced safety for motorists and pedestrians, improved traffic flow, decreased travel times and less carbon dioxide emissions. We appreciate the Congresswoman’s support to protect the health and safety of our community,” said DuPage County Board Chair Deborah A. Conroy.
“Walkable, safe, and inviting streets are essential to fostering community and growth along our commercial corridors,” said Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Gia Biagi. “Thanks to Congresswoman Ramirez for her support of CDOT’s North Avenue Streetscape project, which will create a more pedestrian-friendly street and support economic activity in Humboldt Park.”
“We greatly appreciate Congresswoman Ramirez’s support of Pace’s efforts to innovate and improve the public transit service we provide to her district’s residents. If the funding submitted for FY24 becomes law, Pace’s project will create transit signal priority (TSP) along Harlem Avenue, which will be one of our next Pulse rapid transit lines. TSP makes transit more reliable and more attractive by giving buses an advantage over regular auto traffic. In essence, transit signal priority puts the “rapid” in “rapid transit”—and thus is a key element to making Pace service faster. Because Pace and our sister agencies in northeastern Illinois are facing a “fiscal cliff” in 2026, we need to take advantage of every opportunity to make our operations more efficient and equitable by enhancing service within our limited budget. This proposed funding from Congresswoman Ramirez does just that—offers benefits to transit riders in this area while actually saving Pace operating funding,” said Melinda J. Metzger, Executive Director of Pace Suburban Bus.
“As the access route to both the Village’s residential areas and our expansive Business Park, the Tonne Road corridor is crucial to our local economy and daily lives. By eliminating the conflicting turn movements between trucks and passenger vehicles and introducing a multi-use trail, we will not only improve safety but also enhance the connectivity of our bicycle and pedestrian network. I want to sincerely thank Congresswoman Ramirez for recognizing the urgency of these improvements and including our project in the funding request to the House Appropriations Committee. We hope that the Committee recognizes its importance and delivers the necessary funding in the FY24 budget so we can commence construction in the Spring of 2025,” said Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson.
“The Village of Franklin Park would like to thank the Appropriations Committee and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez for financial assistance for the Washington Street Improvements Project. The impacts of this project will modernize Washington Street while improving the quality of life of residents through the removal of lead service lines and a substandard water main. Your support is critical in providing Franklin Park families with access to clean water.
I look forward to building upon our continued partnership,” said Village of Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen.
“The grade separation on York Road at the Metra/Canadian Pacific Railroad tracks will allow us to provide our residents, small business owners, emergency responders, and anyone traveling through Bensenville piece of mind that they won’t be subject to long delays as we estimate 300% more trains due to the CPKCS merger,” said Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone. “We are grateful to Congresswoman Ramirez for selecting this project, and we urge the Appropriations Committee to quickly move this critical funding forward.”
The Office of Congresswoman Ramirez submitted to the House Appropriations Committee the maximum number of Community Projects Funding requests allowed for consideration under the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process.
These requests do not guarantee that the projects will receive the funding. The House Appropriations Committee, which is currently under Republican Majority, will review each request and decide whether it will be included in a final spending agreement that must then be included in a final spending package that can pass out of both chambers of Congress and be signed into law by the President.
If awarded, funding would be used to grade separate York Road at the Metra/Canadian Pacific Railroad tracks. The Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merger will add 300% more trains through the Village and block all of the Village’s crossings. The proposed grade separation would help mitigate the merger’s impact on the motoring public, small businesses, and emergency responders.
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