Holding the large check from Congressman Thompson are (L-R) are Dist. 2 Council Rep Thom Bogue, Police Chief Robert Thompson, Congressman Mike Thompson, Mayor Steve Bird, Dist. 1 Council Rep Jim Ernest, and City Treasurer Jim Ward. Courtesy photo

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) was responsible for getting the Dixon Police Department a huge boost to the planning and building of a second floor to our Police Station via a $500,000 check. He presented it to the City of Dixon Council and Police Department staff on April 3.

Rep. Thompson secured this funding in the government funding bill that was signed into law on March 9, of this year. At the Dixon Police Department, he was joined by Dixon Police Chief Robert Thompson, Mayor Steve Bird, City Councilman Thom Bogue, Councilman Jim Ernest, and City Treasurer Jim Ward.

"Our Dixon law enforcement put their lives on the line every day to keep our community safe," said the Congressman. "As Dixon grows, our Police Department needs more space to accommodate more staff and provide our law enforcement the space they need to effectively do their jobs. I am grateful Dixon leaders brought this project to my attention so that we could partner to bring this much-needed funding to our community and keep our neighborhoods safe."

The Dixon Police Department 2nd Story Expansion project will secure a second story to the existing building and will add approximately 3,650 square feet of space.

"Our profound gratitude goes to Congressman Thompson for securing a critical block grant, enabling the expansion of our police station to meet the needs of our growing city," said the Police Chief. "This significant contribution not only underscores his commitment to public safety but also fortifies the foundation of our community's well-being."

The expansion will provide enough space to accommodate up to approximately 20 staff. With the growth that the City of Dixon is currently experiencing, City officials support the necessity to expand the Police force and provide the members of the Police Department with an efficient and productive department in which to complete their work.

“This funding will [also] extend the useful life of the building. The project is currently in design and will begin this year,” said Mayor Bird.

“I’m so happy with the relationship we’re building with Congressman Thompson’s office,” said Dist. 1 Council Rep Jim Ernest. “He’s paying attention to Dixon. The fact that he came out himself and looked at the police department and asked how we were going to build it, means a lot.”

This project is one of three projects Rep. Mike Thompson secured in Solano County for a total of $2,309,752 and $16,375,174 total for projects in California's Fourth District.