As the Representative for California’s 27th Congressional District, Representative George Whitesides is dedicated to ensuring that federal investments directly benefit the people and communities he serves. Through Community Project Funding (CPF), he is proud to advocate for local initiatives that reflect the priorities and needs of his constituents.
These projects are subject to strict eligibility criteria and oversight to ensure transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of taxpayer dollars. CPF is distinct from traditional federal grants or formula-based funding, and it is limited to certain federal accounts. Only eligible non-profit organizations and state or local governmental entities may receive CPF awards.
Under current House Appropriations Committee guidelines, each Member may submit up to 20 CPF requests for Fiscal Year 2027. However, not all projects submitted will be selected for funding. Rep. Whitesides is committed to a fair and open process and has certified that neither he nor his immediate family has any financial interest in any of the proposed projects.
You can view the CPF requests selected and submitted by Rep. Whitesides to the Appropriations Committee below.
Projects are listed alphabetically by project name.
Project Name: Davis Training Facility Lead Remediation
Proposed Recipient: City of Los Angeles
Subcommittee: CJS
Request Amount: $2,675,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used to make upgrades to the law enforcement training center and ensure the existing systems meet safety and health requirements. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will extend the useful life of this law enforcement training center by thirty years and ensure instructors, students, and the surrounding community are not exposed to any hazardous waste materials.
Signed financial disclosure available here.
Project Name: Lancaster Mobile Command Center
Proposed Recipient: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Lancaster
Subcommittee: CJS
Request Amount: $3,500,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would fund a mobile command center that will be used to strengthen public safety across the 27th Congressional District by improving the ability of first responders to coordinate operations during large-scale emergencies and critical incidents. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support faster, more organized responses that help protect both residents and first responders, businesses, and critical infrastructure throughout the district.
Signed financial disclosure available here.
Project Name: Public Safety Technology Enhancements
Proposed Recipient: City of Lancaster
Subcommittee: CJS
Request Amount: $1,275,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used to support the Lancaster Police Department in providing critical law enforcement technology enhancements to meet the challenges of crime prevention. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will strengthen investigative capacity, improve emergency response times, enhance officer safety, and support regional collaboration among law enforcement and partner agencies.
Signed financial disclosure available here.
Project Name: Santa Clarita Fleet and Public Safety Augmentation
Proposed Recipient: City of Lancaster
Subcommittee: CJS
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used to upgrade the fleet of vehicles used to support the public safety of the Santa Clarita community. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it improves the safety and response times of public safety officers as they deal with high-risk critical incidents and emergencies.
Signed financial disclosure available here.