OLYMPIA – Having passed the 2017 capital budget early this session after nearly a year’s delay, the Senate passed a supplemental capital budget today to add additional investments in much-needed construction and renovation projects.
The supplemental budget invests $300 million more for a state total of $4.6 billion. This includes $35 million for behavioral health investments, $11 million in aquatic lands enhancements and $65 million more in school construction.
The Spokane area received an additional $2.8 million for local projects, including:
- House of Charity Homeless Shelter outdoor annex
- West Central Community Center improvements
- KRYS Thin Air Community Radio expansion
- South Gorge Trail development
“These important investments in our community will provide more resources to improve our neighborhoods and support our community,” said Sen. Andy Billig. “I am proud that we were able to provide more for those suffering from mental health issues or struggling to find housing, and to additionally support local projects including the House of Charity and the West Central Community Center.”
