Approval to Apply for $25 Million Federal Transportation Grant for Orange Boulevard
February 10, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri Lynn Meadows | Sherri Meadows | $25,000 | Real<br>Estate<br>Sales | Dec 2025 |
| Sherri Lynn Meadows | Sherri Meadows | $25,000 | Real<br>Estate<br>Broker | Dec 2025 |
| Sherri Lynn Meadows | Sherri Meadows | $25,000 | Real<br>Estate<br>Sales | Dec 2025 |
| Ben Therriault for Martinez City Council 2022 | Benjamin Therriault | $10,000 | Contra Costa County | Sep 2023 |
| Ben Therriault for Martinez City Council 2022 | Benjamin Therriault | $8,818 | Contra Costa County | May 2023 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2022 | Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $4,900 | - | Sep 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2022 | Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $4,900 | - | Sep 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2022 | Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $4,900 | - | Sep 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2024 | Huaxia International Academy | $2,500 | - | May 2024 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2024 | Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $2,500 | - | Oct 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2024 | Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $2,500 | - | Oct 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2024 | DHY SHIPPING LINE INC | $2,500 | - | May 2024 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2028 | YK America Group Inc | $2,000 | - | Oct 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2022 | Huaxia Education Croup | $2,000 | - | Oct 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2028 | YK America Group Inc | $2,000 | - | Oct 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2022 | Huaxia Education Croup | $2,000 | - | Oct 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2024 | Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $2,000 | - | Oct 2023 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2022 | Huaxia Education Croup | $2,000 | - | Oct 2025 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2024 | Allen Hung | $1,500 | President | Aug 2024 |
| Jorge Herrera Avila for City Council 2024 | YK America Regional Center LLC | $1,500 | - | May 2024 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
The county is seeking $25 million in federal funds to finance the Reconnecting Orange Boulevard infrastructure project, which will determine the scope and funding source for future road improvements in District 5.
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District 5 Residents
Residents in this district will be impacted by the potential infrastructure changes associated with the Reconnecting Orange Boulevard Project.
County Public Works Department
The department is responsible for managing the grant application and the subsequent project if funding is awarded.
Last recorded activity February 10, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Board approved the submission of a grant application for the BUILD Grant Program.
- The grant request is for a maximum of $25,000,000.
- The funding is designated for the 'Reconnecting Orange Boulevard Project'.
- The County Manager or their designee is authorized to execute all grant-related documents.
- The item was introduced by Public Works Director John Slot.
- The project is located in District 5, represented by Commissioner Herr.
- The file number for this action is 2026-0119.
- The item was processed as a Consent Item and has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BUILD Grant Program?
Does this approval guarantee the county will receive $25 million?
Who is authorized to sign the grant paperwork?
Why It Matters
The county is seeking $25 million in federal funds to finance the Reconnecting Orange Boulevard infrastructure project, which will determine the scope and funding source for future road improvements in District 5.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Infrastructure Funding Strategy
The county is actively pursuing federal BUILD grants to fund major local road projects, specifically targeting District 5.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
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