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One Voice
One Voice is a federal advocacy program comprised of elected officials, and staff who travel to Washington, D.C. annually to meet with legislators and agency staff to advocate for projects and issues of regional significance.
The goals of the program are to:
- Communicate the region’s legislative priorities clearly and succinctly.
- Obtain more federal funding for local projects.
- Advocate for legislation or policy changes that will benefit Merced County.
- Support our legislators by meeting with their peers and garnering wider support for projects and issues relevant to the Merced County region.
2023 PLATFORM
- Brochure
- Atwater: Bloss Library
- Atwater: Lower Shaffer Drainage Improvements
- Atwater: Youth Center Rehabilitation
- County: Atwater - Merced Expressway
- County: Flood Prevention
- Dos Palos: Historic Theatre
- Dos Palos: Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Dos Palos: Walk Path and Bridge Replacement
- Gustine: Public Pool Facility Needs
- Gustine: Public Safety Equipment Funding
- Gustine: Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades
- Livingston: TCP2 - Arakelian Cetralized Treatment Plant and Storage Tank
- Livingston: Fred Worden Park Storm Basin Upgrades
- Los Banos: New Airport
- Los Banos: Fire Station and Emergency Operations Center
- Los Banos: Pioneer Road Complete Street Project
- MCAG: Passenger Rail Service
- MCAG: Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System
- Merced: Terminal Replacement Project
- Merced: State Route 59 Widening Project
- Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
2022 PLATFORM
- Brochure
- Atwater - Bloss Library
- Atwater - Fire Resources
- Atwater - Youth Center Rehabilitation
- Atwater - Merced Expressway
- Homelessness
- Public Safety Communications
- Gustine - SR 33 Water Main Replacement
- Gustine - Airport Improvements
- Gustine - Downtown Revitalization
- Livingston - Surface Water
- Los Banos - Airport Relocation
- Los Banos - Pioneer Widening Project
- Merced - Broadband Infrastructure
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System
Previous Program
The One Voice trip to Washington, D.C. program includes meetings with federal legislators, staff, agencies and other stakeholders to discuss Merced County's projects and priority issues in the areas of transportation, economic development, water, education and homelessness. The delegation includes representatives from local jurisdictions, private industry, education and staff.
2021 PLATFORM
The 2021 One Voice program took place virtually from May 4 - May 7, 2021.
- Brochure
- Youth Center Rehabilitation
- Atwater-Merced Expressway
- Historic Courthouse Museum
- Homelessness
- Opportunity Zones – Merced County
- Rural Fire Stations
- Historic Dos Palos Theatre
- Downtown Revitalization City of Gustine
- City of Gustine Law Enforcement / Cops Grants
- Rural Broadband Infrastructure
- Infrastructure: Water & Sewer
- Next generation aviation industry
- Replace Outdated Fire Station and Equipment
- Fire service resources
- Fire Station/Emergency Operations Center/Regional Training Facility
- Aquatics Center
- Pacheco Park Revitalization
- Pioneer Road Widening Project
- Los Banos Police Facility
- Broadband Infrastructure
- Establish City Arts and Culture Districts
- Youth Soccer Park Development
- Public Safety Facilities Updates
- Opportunity Zone Regulations
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System
- Railroad Quiet Zone
2020 PLATFORM
The 2020 One Voice program and trip were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
2019 Platform
- Brochure
- Atwater-Merced Expressway
- Atwater Police Department Facility
- Youth Soccer Park Development
- Feinstein Homelessness Bill Support
- Industrial Park Feasibility Study
- Livingston Fire Station
- Livingston Fire Service Resources
- Merced Police Station
- Gustine Downtown Revitalization
- Los Banos Sports Complex
- Los Banos Business Park Feasibility Study
- Los Banos Fire Station
- Los Banos Police Station
2018 Platform
- Brochure
- Atwater-Merced Expressway
- Gustine Health Hazard: Cattle Egret
- Youth Soccer Park Development
- Industrial Park Feasibility Study
- Merced Police Headquarters
- Gustine Downtown Revitalization
- MCOE Info-graphic
- Passenger Rail Services
- Be on the Bus
- Agenda Packet April 26, 2018
- Agenda Packet April 12, 2018
- Agenda Packet March 29, 2018
- Agenda Packet March 8, 2018
- Agenda Packet January 11, 2018
- Agenda Packet November 9, 2017
- Agenda Packet October 12, 2017
2017 Platform
- Agenda Packet November 3, 2016 (PDF)
- Agenda Packet October 13, 2016 (PDF)
- Black Rascal Creek (PDF)
- Childs Ave Court Project Description- Revised April 10, 2017 (PDF)
- Franklin Beachwood Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Garden Villas Project Description - Revised April 12, 2017 (PDF)
- Gustine Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Ind Park Feas Study 2017 (PDF)
- Livingston Fact Sheet - New Fire Station (PDF)
- Livingston Fact Sheet - Winton Parkway Extension (PDF)
- Los Banos MCAG One Voice (PDF)
- March 23, 2017 Agenda Packet (PDF)
- MCOE Infographic (PDF)
- Meeting Notes November 3, 2016 (PDF)
- Meeting Notes October 13, 2016 (PDF)
- Merced PD (PDF)
- Transportation Projects (PDF)
- Youth Soccer Park (PDF)
Past Successes
From 2004 to 2010, our congressional representatives requested appropriations on our behalf. Through this process, we had great success in securing over $5 million for projects and programs for the Merced County region in transportation, economic development, healthcare, water, and education. To find out more information, read a list of One Voice achievements (PDF). Congress eliminated "earmarks" in 2010.