Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 19th district since 2017, shared insights from his recent activities through a series of tweets. The posts provide a glimpse into his community engagements and efforts to secure federal funding for infrastructure improvements.

On November 17, 2024, Rep. Panetta visited a judo studio in South San Jose. He remarked on the studio's role in fostering discipline, confidence, and community among young athletes. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude for the positive impact they are making in the neighborhood: "Toured a local judo studio in South San Jose to see how they're fostering discipline, confidence, and community among young athletes. Grateful for the positive impact they’re making in our neighborhood."

The following day, November 18, 2024, Rep. Panetta highlighted his efforts to secure federal funding through the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program in 2022. This funding was directed towards restoring Nacimiento-Fergusson Road: "In 2022, I secured significant federal funding through the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program to restore Nacimiento-Fergusson Road."

In another tweet posted on the same day, Rep. Panetta emphasized the importance of Nacimiento-Fergusson Road beyond its scenic value. He described it as a crucial lifeline for residents and an essential safety route when Highway 1 faces closures due to natural events: "This road isn’t just a scenic byway; it’s a lifeline for residents, a gateway to our treasured Los Padres National Forest, and an essential safety route when Highway 1, beautiful as it is, proves unreliable due to frequent closures caused by slides, floods, and fires."