One Voice

One Voice is a federal advocacy program comprised of local representatives, elected officials, and staff who travel to Washington, D.C. annually to meet with legislators and agency staff to advocate for projects and issues of regional significance. The goals of the program are to:

  • Communicate the region's legislative priorities clearly and succinctly.
  • Obtain more federal funding for local projects.
  • Advocate for legislation or policy changes that will benefit Merced County.
  • Support our legislators by meeting with their peers and garnering wider support for projects and issues relevant to the Merced County region.

2018 Program

The 2018 One Voice trip to Washington, D.C. is scheduled for May 1 to 4, 2018. Below is the program development and meeting schedule. If you are interested in participating in the program, please contact Eva Garibay at 209-723-3153, ext. 108 or email eva.garibay@mcagov.org

Delegation with Jim Costa

Meeting Schedule

  Agenda Packet
 Notes
October 12, 2017 - Kick Off Meeting 3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340		 Agenda Packet
 Notes
November 9, 2017 - Planning Meeting
3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
 Agenda Packet
 Notes
December 7, 2017 - Planning Meeting
3:30 p.m. at MCAG,
​369 W 18th Street,
​Merced CA 95340		 Meeting Cancelled
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January 11, 2018 - Planning Meeting
3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
 Agenda Packet
Notes
February 8, 2018 - Planning Meeting
3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
 Meeting Cancelled
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March 8, 2018 - Planning Meeting
3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
 Agenda Packet
Notes
March 29, 2018 - Meeting with Congressman Jim Costa
3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
Agenda Packet		 Notes
April 12, 2018 - Planning Meeting
3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
 Agenda Packet
Notes
April 26, 2018 - Final Planning Meeting
3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
 Agenda Packet
Notes
May 1 to 4, 2018 - One Voice Trip
Washington, DC
Itinerary  
  
May 8, 2018 - Debrief Meeting
3:30 p.m. at MCAG
369 W 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340		 Agenda Packet
Notes

Previous Program

The One Voice trip to Washington, D.C. program includes meetings with federal legislators, staff, agencies and other stakeholders to discuss Merced County's projects and priority issues in the areas of transportation, economic development, water, education and homelessness. The delegation includes representatives from local jurisdictions, private industry, education and staff.

2017 Platform

  1. Agenda Packet November 3, 2016 (PDF)
  2. Agenda Packet October 13, 2016 (PDF)
  3. Black Rascal Creek (PDF)
  4. Childs Ave Court Project Description- Revised April 10, 2017 (PDF)
  5. Franklin Beachwood Fact Sheet (PDF)
  6. Garden Villas Project Description - Revised April 12, 2017 (PDF)
  7. Gustine Fact Sheet (PDF)
  8. Ind Park Feas Study 2017 (PDF)
  9. Livingston Fact Sheet - New Fire Station (PDF)
  10. Livingston Fact Sheet - Winton Parkway Extension (PDF)
  11. Los Banos MCAG One Voice (PDF)
  12. March 23, 2017 Agenda Packet (PDF)
  13. MCOE Infographic (PDF)
  14. Meeting Notes November 3, 2016 (PDF)
  15. Meeting Notes October 13, 2016 (PDF)
  16. Merced PD (PDF)
  17. Transportation Projects (PDF)
  18. Youth Soccer Park (PDF)
Group of government officials around a table
Group of government officials seated around a large table
Group of government officials in a court room

2016 Platform

  1. Black Rascal Fact Sheet (PDF)
  2. Campus Parkway Fact Sheet (PDF)
  3. Franklin Beachwood Fact Sheet (PDF)
  4. Gustine Fact Sheet (PDF)
  5. Industrial Park Feasibility Study Fact Sheet (PDF)
  6. One Voice Brochure (PDF)
  7. STEAM Center Fact Sheet (PDF)
  8. WWTP Pre-Treat Study Fact Sheet (PDF)

2015 Platform

  1. Airport Industrial Park Fact Sheet (PDF)
  2. Campus Parkway Fact Sheet (PDF)
  3. Castle Mapping Fact Sheet (PDF)
  4. Gustine Fact Sheet (PDF)
  5. One Voice Brochure May 13, 2015 (PDF)

2014 Platform

  1. 2014 Transportation Reauthorization (PDF)
  2. Gustine Downtown Revitalization (PDF)
  3. Los Banos Bypass (PDF)
  4. McClure Storage Enhancement Project (PDF)
  5. Merced Industrial Park (PDF)
  6. TIGER Grant - Campus Parkway (PDF)

Past Successes

From 2004 to 2010, our congressional representatives requested appropriations on our behalf. Through this process, we had great success in securing over $5 million for projects and programs for the Merced County region in transportation, economic development, healthcare, water, and education. To find out more information, read a list of One Voice achievements (PDF). Congress eliminated "earmarks" in 2010.