South Sound Updates
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Strickland Secures $500k for Affordable Housing
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $500,000 in federal funding for the South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity to support the development of mixed-income housing. “Our housing supply is not keeping pace with demand,” said Strickland. “South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity works tirelessly to provide safe and affordable housing options for…
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Strickland Brings $1M for Sprinker Community Recreation Center
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced an additional $1,000,000 in federal funding for renovations inside the Sprinker Community Recreation Center. “Increasing accessibility to recreational spaces is vital for residents’ physical and mental health,” said Strickland. “Investing in Sprinker is long overdue. Many generations of residents will benefit from the improved recreation center.”…
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Strickland Delivers $500K for Affordable Housing
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. “The cost of housing continues to rise here in the South Sound,” said Strickland. “Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. This project will provide more opportunities to do just that.” “Congresswoman Strickland’s investment in…
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Strickland Honors WWII Era Veterans in the South Sound
Following her recent trip to Normandy to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) highlighted two living World War II (WWII) veterans residing in Olympia: Harvey Drahos and Betty Dybbro. “Local veterans deserve to be honored and recognized for their service to the nation,” said Strickland. “Mr. Drahos and Mrs. Dybbro are amongst…
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Strickland Delivers $500K for Traffic Improvements
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $500,000 in federal funding for the City of University Place to support the Chambers Bay Access Project. “This federal funding will improve a critical local intersection,” said Strickland “Addressing access will help the flow of traffic and better connect University Place to the Town of Steilacoom and the rest…
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Strickland Secures $1 Million for Lakewood Affordable Housing Project
Lakewood, WA – May 10th, during Pierce County’s Affordable Housing Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for Living Access Support Alliance (LASA) to support their Campus Housing Project in Lakewood. “Having a safe and decent place to call home is the foundation of meeting our basic needs, said Strickland. “This project addresses the affordable…
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Strickland Hosts Annual Academy Nights
Each year, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) nominates area-eligible students and residents to the U.S. Service Academies. This multi-step, multi-month application and interview process ensures that the 10th Congressional District is putting forth quality candidates to serve our country. To help those interested in attending the U.S. Service Academies, the Office of Congresswoman Strickland hosted two…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: DR. NICHOLE AYRES
Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her April Constituent Spotlight, Dr. Nichole Ayres, the Clinic Director at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities. “It is absolutely vital that our large active duty and veteran population have access to high-quality mental health care.” said U.S. Rep. Strickland. “Dr. Ayres’ leadership and dedication have helped…
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Strickland Presents Combat Action Badge to South Sound Veteran
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) presented Mr. Joseph Soel, Ret. U.S. Army with the Department of the Army Combat Action Badge (CAB). Soel received the CAB for his courageous actions while serving with the 962nd Ordinance Company, Contingency Operating Base (COB) Adder, Talil Air Force Base, Iraq, on May 17, 2008. “Through…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS HYDE
Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her March Constituent Spotlight, Chris Hyde. Hyde is a long time Olympia resident and the founder of Souper Sunday, a popular Facebook group which aims to give free soup to anyone in need of a healthy and free meal. “Chris Hyde provides more than just free nutritious meals…