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Carlsbad subcommittee hears state and federal updates: $19M desalination intake grant, congressional and state session changes
Summary
Contracted legislative representatives updated the subcommittee on federal and state developments including a $19,000,000 federal grant for a desalination intake facility, newly elected congressional makeup and CR session timelines, and state legislative organizational actions and themes the city should expect in 2025.
Multiple state and federal contracted representatives briefed the Carlsbad legislative subcommittee on recent activity and what to expect in the 2025 legislative session.
Salome Tash, representing Congressman Mike Levin's office, reported the congressman was reelected and summarized recent constituent outreach; she said the congressman helped secure "$19,000,000 in federal grant funding" for a new intake facility at the Carlsbad Desalination Plant and described the inclusion of three of his measures in a House veterans package.
Matt Rubel (state senator's office) congratulated Carlsbad on adopting an updated climate action plan and described the senator's priorities (homelessness, gun violence prevention, environmental protections). Anna Milad Novik (Assemblymember Tasha Burner's office) said the Assembly reconvenes Jan. 6 and is accepting local legislative proposals.
Laura Morgan Kessler, federal contract lobbyist with Carpe & Clay, summarized the new congressional balance (Senate Republicans 53-47 and a narrow Republican majority in the House), warned of an imminent continuing resolution deadline that could extend FY25 appropriations into early 2025, and said community project request funding remains subject to the FY25 appropriations timeline. Sharon Gonzales (California Public Policy Group) reviewed the organizational session in Sacramento, the reduction in allowable bill introductions in both houses, and expected legislative themes for 2025 including housing element reform, permit changes and cost-of-living measures.
Councilmembers thanked the representatives for the updates and asked that staff keep the subcommittee informed as bills and appropriations develop in early 2025.
