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Rep. Larry Springer, serving the 45th District Serving Carnation, Duvall, Woodinville, and parts of Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. |
House and Senate propose funding capital budget projects in the 45th District
April 13, 2009
OLYMPIA – Despite an overall reduction in the capital budget, the House and Senate propose funding projects to build a stronger infrastructure while putting people back to work in the 45 District.
“Securing any funding is difficult given our current economic circumstances, but we must continue to build and revitalize our economy by investing in our community,” Rep. Larry Springer (D-Kirkland) said. “I am committed to assuring our district, and every district in Washington, benefit from these projects.”
“The projects we will invest in with this construction budget are real community assets,” said Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland). “With the state moving forward on these projects, we’re setting our communities up to come out of this downturn stronger.”
Below is a list of some of the capital budget projects that the House and Senate both recommended funding for the 45 District. These projects are highly likely to receive funding for the next biennium.
Department of Community, Trade, & Economic Development:
Carnation Farmers Market (Local and Community Projects)
Supporting
local farmers and producers by improving access to Carnation’s Market Square
and constructing a market shelter and commercial kitchen for the Carnation
Farmers Market -$162,000
Duvall Multi-Service Center (Building Communities Fund Grants)
Constructing a service center for
Hopelink, which is an organization that promotes self-sufficiency for
at-risk populations including low-income families and people with
disabilities-$618,000
Department of Social and Health Services:
Emergency
Repairs-$1,000,000
Community & Technical College System:
Facility and site repairs,
as well as preservation efforts for the Lake Washington Technical College-Approximately
$1.3 million total
In addition to the list above, the House proposed providing $3 million to the Kirkland Park Place Redevelopment, which is estimated to create up to 5,000 new jobs. The House also continues to invest in education by including $9 million in its capital budget for the Northeast King County Skills Center.
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Contacts:
Rep. Larry Springer (360) 786-7822; springer.larry@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Roger Goodman (360) 786-7878;
goodman.roger@leg.wa.gov
Downloadable photo for Rep. Springer: http://www.leg.wa.gov/documents/House/Members/Photos/Springer.jpg
Downloadable photo for Rep. Goodman:
http://www.leg.wa.gov/documents/House/Members/Photos/Goodman.jpg
Staff Contact:
Jamie Badilla (360) 786-7255;
Badilla.jamie@leg.wa.gov
Radio and TV News Directors: To obtain broadcast-quality audio on these issues, or to arrange for TV or radio interviews, please contact House Democratic Caucus Broadcast Coordinator Dan Frizzell at frizzell.dan@leg.wa.gov or (360) 786-7208.