OLYMPIA — Senate Democrats introduced a capital budget proposal on Monday, Feb. 23, that directs $7.5 million in funding for flood recovery in the city of Pacific. Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) played a significant role in advocating for that funding to be included. “December’s heavy rainfall and extreme flooding caused severe damage to the city of Pacific's infrastructure and created health and safety hazards,” Wilson said. “Our neighbors in Pacific are still recovering from the flooding, and that’s why I worked with the city to advocate for the funding needed to help them rebuild.” The city of Pacific is requesting $30 million in aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair public infrastructure damage from the flooding. The $7.5 million in funding proposed in the Senate’s capital budget represents a 25% match requirement set by FEMA to access federal funds. Funding in the proposed capital budget will be used to repair City Park, roads, ...
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About Sen. Claire Wilson
Claire Wilson has represented the people of the 30th District since 2018. She is the chair of the Human Services Committee and is proud to serve as vice chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Committee. She is also a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee and holds the role of Assistant Majority Whip.
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Sen. Claire Wilson In The News
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