Assemblymember Mia Bonta Releases Statement on Historic Funding for the Port of Oakland.

Today, Assemblymember Mia Bonta released the following statement after an announcement was made late last month that the Port of Oakland would be receiving $322,000,000 in federal funding to support its transition to decarbonization:

“Oakland is worth investing in, and I’m thrilled the Biden-Harris administration agreed and heeded my call to invest in the Port of Oakland, committing to a $322 million investment to fast-track a complete decarbonization of the port. I led a letter of Bay Area elected officials to call for this investment earlier this year because the shift to a green port is crucial. Not only will this investment ensure our port is decarbonized, protecting the health and environment of Oaklanders, but the investments will support Oakland and the surrounding communities’ economic prosperity. This success highlights the power of collaboration and how Oakland continues to provide a blueprint to the nation for a brighter future,” said Assemblymember Mia Bonta.

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Assemblymember Mia Bonta represents California’s 18^th Assembly District encompassing the East Bay including Oakland, Alameda, and Emeryville. She also chairs the Assembly Health Committee.