South Sound Updates
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Strickland Calls For Veteran Mental Health Scheduling Improvements
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, urging the department to streamline the current scheduling system for veteran mental health appointments. “There are over 120,000 veterans in the South Sound, some of whom struggle with mental health,” said Strickland. “More…
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Federal Infrastructure Investments – Repairing Roads, Increasing Safety, and Improving Access Across the South Sound
Lacey, WA – This month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland visited several South Sound projects that are funded by the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With dozens of projects either completed or under construction, these federal investments are making streets safer, fighting the climate crisis, expanding transportation options, and much…
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Strickland Delivers $875k for Green Cove Creek Water Main Relocation
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $875,000 in federal funding to relocate the water mainline that runs along Green Cove Creek in Thurston County. “Green Cove Creek has served as a safe and productive habitat for local salmon,” said Strickland. “This federal funding preserves the ecosystem, while maintaining safe drinking water for…
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Strickland Secures Over $740k To Address Food Insecurity In Pierce County
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced nearly $744,000 in federal funding to address food insecurity in Pierce County. GoodRoots Northwest will place refrigerated food smart lockers at Pierce College to increase access to fresh foods. “Too many people in the South Sound face food insecurity and lack of access to fresh food,”…
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Lt. General Brunson Confirmed as Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea
Click here to watch Congresswoman Strickland’s Introductory Remarks Washington, D.C. – Last week, the Senate confirmed the promotion of Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General, I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea. “Strategic, dedicated, and exceptionally qualified, General Brunson is ready to take command of US…
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Strickland Secures More Affordable Housing, Transit Wins Across the South Sound
Lacey, WA – Last month, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) celebrated several federal investments in community projects across the South Sound. “Federal funding helps our neighborhoods thrive and improve the quality of life in the South Sound,” said Strickland. “I’m pleased to secure funding for these projects to build more affordable housing, improve safety for…
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Strickland Delivers $960K For Community Safety Officers
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced over $960,000 in federal funding for Tacoma Police Department’s new Community Safety Officer program. Five months into the alternative response strategy, the Community Safety Officer program has helped add capacity to better serve Tacoma residents and businesses and has increased public safety. “To improve public…
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Strickland Brings $950K For Clean Water in Lakewood
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced over $950,000 in federal funding for the Lakewood Water District. “All communities deserve access to clean water. It’s that simple,” said Strickland. “Bringing this federal funding to Lakewood provides thousands of families with a basic – yet critical – necessity.” “Over the next five years, Lakewood…
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Strickland Secures $2.5M To Revive Bus Shelters
Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $2,500,000 in federal funding for Pierce Transit’s Bus Shelter Modernization project. “Connecting communities and places of work continues to be critical in the South Sound,” said Strickland. “This project will increase safety and accessibility for our growing transit rider population.” This project replaces current shelters with new,…
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Strickland Delivers $500k For Senior Housing Renovations
Lacey, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $500,000 in federal funding for Homes First to support their renovations at O’Farrell Senior Co-Housing in Olympia. “Seniors are essential members of our communities, and they deserve access to safe and affordable housing,” said Strickland. “Bringing federal funding to this project furthers our commitment to our…