Congressman Jim Costa Supports California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley

CONGRESSMAN JIM COSTA SUPPORTS CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP
FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced his support for the
Executive Order creating "A California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley." This
partnership will bring together various government and private entities committed to bringing
about economic growth and prosperity within the San Joaquin Valley.

"This is an exciting opportunity for several entities to bring their diverse knowledge to the
drawing board and rededicate themselves to implementing a plan for revitalizing the San
Joaquin Valley," Congressman Costa stated.

All members of the partnership will be appointed by the Governor and will include eight state
government officials, eight private sector employees, and two deputy chairs. Various state
officials will also serve as ex officio members.

Those involved on the Federal level will include the state's Congressional Representatives
and the federal Task Force for the Economic Recovery of the San Joaquin Valley. Together
these groups will promote projects with the federal government that the Partnership has
deemed necessary in the area.

The Partnership will look to the University of California, California State University, California
Community Colleges and other educational institutions and private foundations to provide a
framework for supplemental studies that will be helpful in identifying areas and ways of
improvement.

"Building working relationships with various governmental and nongovernmental agencies
and valuing the input of these various agencies is a step in the right direction toward
improving our Valley's economy. Together we will have a better ability to advocate on
behalf of the San Joaquin Valley," Congressman Costa concluded.

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