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Vallejo moves to position Mare Island for federal shipbuilding investment; council asks staff to draft white paper
Summary
Council unanimously directed staff to develop a Vallejo maritime industry white paper, working with regional partners and Cal Poly Maritime, to position Mare Island and the city as a regional hub for federal shipbuilding and shore‑side investment under pending federal proposals.
Vallejo’s City Council unanimously approved a motion Sept. 30 directing staff to develop and forward a maritime industry white paper to Rep. John Garamendi that would promote Vallejo — and Mare Island in particular — as a regional site for federal shipbuilding and repair investments.
Assistant City Manager Gillian Hayne outlined federal developments including a draft SHIPS Act and a related presidential executive order that would expand funding, tax credits and incentives for shipyard infrastructure, training and industrial jobs. Hayne said the SHIPS Act contemplates grant and incentive programs (staff cited…
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