Congresswoman Schrier Secures Critical Funding for 5 Community Projects in House-Passed Funding Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) announced that five of her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests were included in funding bills recently passed by the United States House of Representatives. These projects will help fund local law enforcement, bolster infrastructure, and address other pressing priorities for communities in the Eighth District.

"I am proud to support these five projects that will play an integral role in bettering communities and critical services across the Eighth District," said Congresswoman Schrier (WA-08). "As your member of Congress, I will continue to be laser-focused on bringing funding back to our district that will improve the lives of my constituents."

Community Project Funding allows members of Congress to advocate on behalf of their constituents by identifying local projects in need of federal funding.

The five projects included in the recent funding package include:

• Carbonado Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation: The Carbonado Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project would make much-needed improvements to wastewater management for the Town of Carbonado while protecting critical habitats for Endangered Species Act-listed Puget Sound Chinook salmon, steelhead, and bull trout present in the Carbon River.
• Chelan County Sheriff's Office De-escalation Tools: The Less Lethal Solutions for Law Enforcement De-escalation Program aims to make law enforcement encounters less risky and less lethal. The program, sought out by the Chelan County Sheriff's Department, would support the integration of various less-lethal tools into the agency's toolkit, including ways to restrain that don't put police or arrestees at risk, and the use of tasers if de-escalation alone isn't sufficient.
• Covington Water District Reservoir Construction Project: The Covington Water District Reservoir Construction Project would support the replacement of two water tanks with a new 5.7-million-gallon reservoir built to withstand an earthquake or other natural disasters. The project was identified within the Storage Capital Improvement Projects in the District's 2016 Water System Plan as well as the District's adopted 2020 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Issaquah Police Department Body Worn Cameras Equipment: The City of Issaquah Police Body Worn Cameras Equipment Project would help fund body-worn cameras and associated equipment for the Issaquah Police Department. Body-worn cameras have been shown to de-escalate encounters in addition to providing an accurate record of what transpired.
• King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit Upgrade Program: The King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit Upgrade Program will allow the King County Sheriff's Office to complete upgrades on one of its two rescue helicopters. These helicopters are critical for search and rescue, and for fighting crime.