Innovation Park EIFD and North Natomas Redevelopment

Spoke in support of moving the EIFD forward for the Innovation Park project, noting the 13-year wait to redevelop the arena site.

Representing the Building Trades Council, urged the council to support the EIFD tied exclusively to the CNU hospital project to create thousands of local jobs.

Expressed strong support on behalf of Construction Laborers Local 185 for the CNU hospital project and the EIFD infrastructure funding.

Spoke on behalf of Operating Engineers Local 3, emphasizing the need for local construction work given current economic conditions.

Supported the EIFD and CNU hospital project, noting the critical shortage of healthcare infrastructure and medical professionals in California.

Spoke in favor of the EIFD as president of the Building Trades and business manager of UA 447, emphasizing regional job creation and healthcare access.

Speaking as president of the North Natomas Community Coalition, urged approval of the EIFD to fulfill the 1994 community plan promise of local employment.

Urged approval of the project, noting that local residents have long awaited promised development and medical facilities in North Natomas.

Expressed support for the EIFD on behalf of People Working Together, emphasizing the need for infrastructure and a hospital in North Sacramento.

Endorsed the EIFD proposal on behalf of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 16, echoing building trades support for jobs.

Expressed support for the EIFD on behalf of Sheet Metal Workers Local 104, highlighting the economic importance of the project.

Spoke as a 26-year Natomas resident and PWT representative in strong support of the EIFD and the catalytic economic impact of the CNU hospital.

Expressed brief support for the EIFD for the CNU project on behalf of Sheet Metal Workers Local 104.

Expressed strong support for the EIFD, noting long-standing neighborhood hopes for economic growth and career pathways for youth.

Expressed support for the EIFD dedicated to the CNU project construction.

Spoke as a local union member and resident regarding the critical public safety and healthcare need for a hospital north of the river.

Expressed support for the Kings' proposal and EIFD to create long-term construction careers for local workers.

Expressed solidarity with building trades in supporting the EIFD resolution including the CNU anchor project.

Expressed support for the building trades and Kings project, noting life-changing career opportunities.

Urged council approval of the EIFD as a long-time Natomas resident and former commission vice chair.

Spoke on behalf of People Working Together in support of the EIFD, emphasizing the need for active construction projects to employ graduates.

Expressed support for the EIFD dedicated to the CNU project on behalf of IBEW Local 340.

Shared personal background of entering the trades through PWT and urged support for the proposal to expand workforce opportunities.

Supported the EIFD and mixed-use development, suggesting walkable city design and fair fee structures for businesses.

Expressed 20-year Natomas residency and support for the project to increase property values and workforce quality.

Expressed support for the EIFD for the construction of the CNU project only on behalf of Sheet Metal Workers Local 104.

Shared a 22-year North Natomas residency timeline detailing the loss of the arena and the community's long wait for economic development.

Spoke as president and CEO of California North State University, outlining over $100 million invested to date and supporting the EIFD partnership.

Expressed long-term Natomas residency and urged EIFD approval to fulfill community promises of an economic engine and hospital.

Expressed support on behalf of the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce for the EIFD to transform the vacant site into a vibrant community.

Stood in support of the EIFD with the CNU project on behalf of Heat and Frost Insulators.

Expressed excitement for building trades involvement and urged council to move forward with business development opportunities in North Natomas.