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Big wins for Puget Sound area in capital budget

OLYMPIA – State lawmakers approved the final piece of a $3.9 billion capital budget package today, $1.6 billion of which will be invested in education construction projects such as K-3 classrooms, STEM classrooms, skill centers, and higher education institutions.

Washington’s mental health infrastructure will receive $100 million to improve care and treatment for people with mental illnesses. Another $100 million will go to housing projects such as construction of affordable housing and improvements in weatherization and community energy.

“An important obligation of the State Legislature is to ensure our infrastructure remains robust,” said Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle). “These community investments are central to our quality of life. We are thrilled to partner as a legislative delegation to support these vital projects.”

“There are many people in our district who have worked for years to make these community projects a reality,” said Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard), “I am thrilled that all their dedicated efforts will create more opportunities to enjoy the arts, culture, and civic life for years to come.”

The state’s new $3.9 billion construction budget will create up to 44,000 jobs across Washington state to build schools, universities, mental health facilities and parks.

In addition to the $25 million allocated for K-3 classroom construction in Seattle schools, several Seattle neighborhoods will receive funding for community improvements.

Approved 36th Legislative District (Ballard, Queen Anne, Crown Hill, Greenwood, Sunset Hill & Interbay) capital projects:

  • Swedish Ballard Psychiatric Unit – $3,000,000
  • Pike Place Market Front Porch – $1,300,000
  • KEXP’s New Seattle Home – $1, 866,000
  • Cornish Playhouse – $232,000
  • Mercer Arena Energy Savings and Sustainability Funding – $450,000
  • Nordic Heritage Museum – $2,000,000
  • Rehabilitation of Historic Structure at Phinney Neighborhood Center – $750,000
  • Yamasaki Courtyard Restoration Project at Pacific Science Center – $129,000

43rd District. Seattle. Pike Place Market. Aaron Barna

Additional information can be found here:
https://fiscal.wa.gov/CapitalMaps.aspx