South Sound Updates
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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…
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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…