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Bailey undeterred in effort
to bring economic development funding to
Island County
Idea to secure $80,000 for local efforts still alive in the legislative process
A bill sponsored by
Rep. Barbara Bailey
that could result in Island County receiving
$80,000 for local economic development met resistance in the Senate on
Monday. Yet the 10th District lawmaker is undeterred in her effort to
push her idea through the legislative process.
Bailey’s measure, House Bill 2527, is a technical fix to
legislation passed last year that inadvertently excluded Island County
from receiving funding based on a definition of “rural county.” Her bill
passed off the House floor unanimously on Feb. 15, but has stalled in
the Senate.
“My bill had unanimous support in the House, but unfortunately met
resistance in the Senate. I’m still working hard on the issue with folks
in the Senate and
hopeful the idea will move through the
legislative process,” said Bailey, R-Oak Harbor. “I just want
Island County to get the local economic development funding it deserves.
This is a very important issue for the county - especially
considering the ferry challenges we've experienced.”
The 60-day legislative session is scheduled to end March 13.
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For more information, contact:
John
Handy, Assistant Director: (360) 786-5758
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