South Sound Updates
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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…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: SHELLIE WILLIS
Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her February Constituent Spotlight, Shellie Willis. After 25 years of service in the U.S. Army, Willis is now an advocate for veterans and servicewomen across Pierce County as Founder and CEO of the Redefining You Foundation. “With the South Sound’s large active duty and veteran population, Shellie’s work…
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Strickland Pushes for Deadline Extension for Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), advocating for a streamlined application process and a deadline extension on proposal submissions for the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. As the co-lead of the Grid Innovation Caucus, Strickland notes that the present deadline date of January…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: DR. LAURIE DENT
Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her first Constituent Spotlight of 2024, Dr. Laurie Dent. With more than 20 years of public education experience under her belt, Dr. Dent currently serves as the Superintendent of the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. “Empowering local education professionals strengthens our schools, communities, and our connections,” said U.S. Rep Strickland.…
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Strickland Announces $3 Million to Support Youth and Family Services Facilities
Lakewood, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland announced $3 million in federal funding for the construction of a youth mentoring and tutoring center, a WIC Multicare office, and a food and clothing bank for the Bethel School District. “Children and families deserve access to mentoring, food and clothing assistance, and other necessities,” said U.S. Rep. Strickland.…