Did you see the email from my team yesterday, friend?

It’s no secret that this is a tough budget year. And with all the uncertainty caused by federal and state funding cuts, we’ll probably be talking about the budget until next year.

Regardless of what comes our way, my biggest priorities are protecting the services you need and including you in these conversations. If you haven’t already, follow us on social media TODAY for regular updates on county services, programs, and resources.

In solidarity,
Monica

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Federal cuts may cost us over $276 million dollars.
San Diego County passed its budget last month.
Then, just a week later, Congress voted to slash Medicaid and SNAP funding.
team, these federal cuts could cost us hundreds of millions, including $50 million in admin costs and $150 million in cuts to the actual services.

We’re hoping for the best, but planning for the worst. Monica is fighting hard to protect the services we deserve and keep us aware. Follow us on social media TODAY for important updates on the resources you need!

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This is not a normal budget year.

On top of the federal cuts, California just passed a state budget that will rip life-saving care away from dozens of undocumented workers that our economy depends on.

And both state and federal cuts to housing programs could put thousands more people on the streets statewide.

We depend on these systems more than you may think. Medicaid and SNAP budgets provide housing, homelessness support, job training, food, and mental healthcare to San Diegans who need it the most.

And these cuts could devastate those services.

We aren’t just talking about numbers here. We’re talking about hundreds of San Diegans on the streets with nowhere to go, families forced to choose bills over healthcare, and seniors making tough calls on a fixed income.

It’s still too soon to predict the full impacts of these cuts, but one thing is clear — our needs are Monica’s #1 priority, and she will continue fighting hard for us no matter what.

Even in this tough budget year, Monica helped secure:

$93 million for a new public health lab

$6 million for homelessness services

$1.5 million for unincorporated area fire services

$800,000 for housing support for LGBTQ+ San Diegans

$500,000 to extend a farm-fresh food program

$200,000 a month to support low-income seniors

And much more.
While she continues this fight, Monica is dedicated to keeping you and your family informed and prepared. Follow us TODAY for key updates on county resources!

As always, Team Monica is in your corner. Thank you for your support.

In solidarity,
Team Monica

Born and raised in San Diego, Monica Montgomery Steppe is an HBCU graduate, and an attorney by trade. Monica believes in her heart that neighborhoods and community members are vibrant and worthy of care and investment. To learn more about Monica and the work she's doing for District Four, click here.

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