Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who has been serving California's 19th district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, recently shared updates on his activities through a series of tweets. The congressman highlighted federal funding achievements, assistance to constituents, and support for cultural exchange programs.

On November 27, 2024, Rep. Panetta announced securing federal funding for road repairs in Santa Cruz County following severe winter storms. He emphasized the importance of FEMA support in rebuilding roads for reliable access and future resilience: "Proud to secure new federal funding for permanent road repairs in Santa Cruz County following last year’s severe winter storms."

Later that day, Rep. Panetta shared an instance of helping a constituent locate her father's military service records despite challenges posed by a 1972 fire at the National Archives. He expressed his commitment to assisting those who have served: "When a constituent needed help locating her father’s military service records, she contacted me."

In another tweet from November 27, 2024, Rep. Panetta discussed meeting with a constituent about POVIR, a music camp pilot program aimed at supporting Ukrainian youth affected by war and the pandemic. He underscored the significance of such cultural exchange initiatives: "Met with a constituent to discuss POVIR, a music camp pilot for Ukrainian youth facing challenges from war and the pandemic."