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14th District legislators
support public works funding for Yakima
Water system and rail lines benefit
Reps. Mary
Skinner and
Charles Ross voted
today to approve a statewide $278 million public works project
bill that includes more than $5 million in financing for two Yakima
projects.
House Bill 2437
was unanimously approved in the House of Representatives.
Skinner, a member of the
House Capital Budget Committee which originally approved the measure,
said funding from the low-interest loans would be applied toward public
safety projects and improved infrastructure to help citizens in Yakima.
"The railroad tracks run
directly through the middle of Yakima. While our local area benefits
from the ability to move large amounts of freight and agricultural
products, trains operating through the city have a tendency to stop
traffic and delay emergency response. We have long needed additional
access to reconnect both sides of Yakima, and that's what part of this
money will do," said Skinner, R-Yakima.
"I'm also very pleased that a
portion of the Public Works Trust Fund will help to provide additional
water to our residents, especially during the hot summer months when it
is most needed," said Ross, R-Naches.
Below is the
financing allocated for the projects:
14th Legislative District Projects - Public Works Trust Fund
City of Yakima
New water well for city of Yakima water system
$2.26 million
Railroad grade separations- Lincoln Ave/MLK Jr. Blvd
$3 million
The Public Works Trust Fund was created by
the Legislature in 1985 to administer loan financing for critical public
works projects around the state. The 14th District lawmakers noted that
in its entire history, the program has never had a default.
The measure now goes to the Senate for
further consideration.
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For more information, contact:
Sarah Lamb, Public Information
Officer - (360) 786-7720
John
Sattgast, Senior Information Officer: (360) 786-7257
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