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On Friday, Congressman Salud Carbajal joined Guadalupe Mayor Ariston Julian, Senator Monique Limón, and representatives from Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara for the groundbreaking of an affordable housing development in Guadalupe that was funded in part with federal dollars secured by his efforts in Congress.

Once completed Escalante Meadows community will consist of 80 affordable housing units, a community services hub, and a child development center. 

In March 2022, Congressman Carbajal delivered $2.5 million in direct funding from the federal government to support this construction – one of nine Central Coast community projects funded in the 2022 federal budget.

“Thanks to a combination of local, state, and federal funds – we are showing that we are walking the walk when it comes to heeding our community’s need for affordable housing, affordable child care, and vibrant communities,” said Rep. Carbajal. “I was proud to help secure direct support for this project in the 2022 federal budget, and I’m happy to see this project get underway to bring more affordable housing, child care, and community development resources to Guadalupe and its residents.”

The $2.5 million secured by Carbajal for the project will fund construction of a new community center at Escalante Meadows, which will include the community services hub and child development center.

Once completed, the child development center will have the capacity to serve up to 100 children ages two to five.

The community services hub at the Escalante Meadows Community Center will provide Guadalupe residents with resources including job training, adult education, medical screenings, counseling and nutrition education, and partnerships with local organizations and colleges.

In March 2022, Carbajal also delivered $1.7 million to fund improvements to LeRoy Park in Guadalupe, including additional barbeque areas and picnic areas, an exercise area, and an amphitheater.

In December, Carbajal secured an additional $16 million for projects across Santa Barbara County, including direct funding for Marian Regional Medical Center, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, and projects in Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.