Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif)
Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by City of Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson, Vice Mayor Ed Smith, and Interim City Manager Lew Bauman to announce $1.92 million in federal funding for the City of Monterey to make critical repairs to Monterey Municipal Wharf No. 2.
“The Monterey Municipal Wharf was built in 1926, exactly 100 years ago, and for the last century this wharf has been the working spine of this waterfront,” said Rep. Panetta. “Repairing the structure is about not just the rehabilitation of the Wharf, it’s about investing in our infrastructure and our Monterey Bay ecosystem and economy. I’m proud deliver this federal funding today to ensure the federal government is playing its part to support our local communities.”
“I personally thank Congressman Panetta for his advocacy in securing this federal funding for our Monterey’s Wharf II,” said Mayor Williamson. “The community bond that our iconic wharves epitomize connects our rich cultural heritage with today, highlights our economic vitality that has supported generations of Montereyans, and reminds us of our important environmental stewardship responsibility. Built in 1926, Wharf II has served Monterey’s working waterfront for nearly a century. Preserving it isn’t just about repairing a structure; it’s about ensuring that 100 years from now, future generations can stand there and feel the same connection to Monterey Bay that we do today.”
“On behalf of the City of Monterey, I extend gratitude to Congressman Panetta for his leadership in securing nearly $2 million of federal funding the ‘Monterey Wharf Critical Repairs’ project,” said Interim City Manager Bauman. “Our iconic wharves are the centerpiece of our beautiful Monterey Bay and represent decades of history, culture, and economic vitality. Preserving them is an investment for the Monterey region, now and for future generations.”
The funding announced today will be used to restore wharf infrastructure to ensure continued usage, economic support for fishing operations, and public safety.
Rep. Panetta worked for this federal funding to be included in the most recent appropriations package. For FY 2026, he secured $2.77 million in community project funding for local projects across Monterey County, and a total of over $15 million to fund 14 local projects in California’s 19th Congressional District.
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