The Washington State House recently released its $4.6 billion 2019-21 proposed capital budget. The capital budget proposal includes more than $54 million in funding for the 12th Legislative District projects. Highlights include:
- $34 million for the replacement of Wells Hall at Wenatchee Valley College
- $1.28 million for the Twisp Civic Building and Emergency Operation Center
- $2 million for the Winthrop Library
- $1 million for the Wenatchi Landing sewer extension
- $400,000 for the Manson School District’s early learning facilities
- $200,000 for the design of a substance use disorder facility in Chelan County
- $52,000 for Heritage Senior Housing
- $52,000 for revitalization in historic downtown Chelan
Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan and assistant ranking member of the House Capital Budget Committee, released the following statement on proposed capital budget funding for the communities of the 12th District:
“I was thrilled to roll up my sleeves and assist in writing the state’s 2019-21 capital budget this year. Months of long and tough negotiating produced a bipartisan capital budget that will help fund significant improvements for our communities,” said Steele. “I’m incredibly grateful for all the work and time everyone put into the process. I’m also happy to see so many worthy projects listed in the proposal for the 12th Legislative District. It’s encouraging to see the millions of capital investments the House Capital Budget Committee greenlighted for our district’s continued economic expansion and job growth.”
Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, issued the following statement:
“This capital budget is a bipartisan proposal that would provide for the priorities and immediate needs of our state such as mental health and education,” said Goehner. “Although not all our of our requests were funded, it will also offer funding for much-needed infrastructure improvements and community projects in the 12th District and around Washington state.”
The 105-day legislative session is scheduled to adjourn April 28.