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Bailey, Smith support funds
for local project
Public Works Trust Fund includes almost $350,000
for Freeland project
A public works project in
Freeland will receive almost $350,000 under legislation unanimously
approved today in the House of Representatives.
House Bill 2437, which authorizes the low- and no-interest loans,
was supported by 10th District
Reps.
Barbara Bailey and Norma
Smith. The bill includes funds for source improvements to the
Freeland Water District in Island County.
"This is an important project for Freeland and I'm happy to support it,"
said Bailey, R-Oak Harbor. "It is vital that we continue to make
investments in our public infrastructures. The future and health of our
communities depend on it."
"Ensuring our local communities have the funds to build infrastructure
that not only meets our needs, but also maintains and upgrades them is
critical," said Smith, R-Clinton. "This funding also creates jobs
and helps our local economy. I'm grateful our community will see some of
the benefits of the Public Works Trust Fund."
The Washington State Public Works Board is made up of 13 private
citizens and local elected officials from around the state. The board
oversees the application process to ensure that all elements, such as
project cost and other eligibility requirements, are included with the
loan application. The board then selects the projects based on need and
effort, and sends their recommendations to the Legislature for final
approval. Once approved, the city or local jurisdiction can draw on
their loan to complete the project.
Statewide, House Bill 2437 would provide more than $278 million
in loans for water, sewer and road projects. The measure now goes to the
Senate for further consideration.
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For more information, contact:
John
Handy, Assistant Director: (360) 786-5758
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