Gluesenkamp Perez Seeks More than $40 million for 20 Community Projects Across Her District

Resources / Press Share on Gluesenkamp Perez Seeks More than $40 million for 20 Community Projects Across Her District May 21, 2026 Press WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced she has requested Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) funding for twenty vital community improvement projects in all seven counties across Washington’s Third District. Some of the projects have already passed the House Appropriations Committee – and all projects, including the pending requests, total $41,148,427 in potential federal tax revenue coming back to Southwest Washington. This spring, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez opened her Community Project Funding (CPF) application and selected projects based on eligibility and community support and impact. Members of the House can submit twenty CPF requests to the House Appropriations Committee. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez will continue advocating for the projects. “I’ve met with a wide range of people and local government leaders across the district. Listening to and learning from the folks who are on the ground is an essential part of this process and it helps make sure that federal dollars are being spent on worthwhile projects that will make a tangible improvement in the quality of life for the people I represent,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “From economic development and public health to public safety and improved communications, all of these investments are bringing tax dollars home to the people who sent me to Congress.” The following is a complete list of all Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez’s FY27 requests: Clark County $480,000 for Community Center Upgrades for Town of Yacolt This funding will be used to upgrade parts of the Town of Yacolt’s community center building. Specifically, this will be used to install an updated HVAC system, upgrade the commercial kitchen to meet code, replace the roof , repair water-damaged sheetrock, and upgrade the electrical system, including installing a backup generator. This investment will fill a gap in local services and provide immediate, tangible benefits to residents all ages. $2,000,000 for Salmon Creek Treatment Plant Aeration Equipment for Discovery Clean Water Alliance The funding will be used to support replacement of 30-year-old aeration equipment, install enhanced monitoring systems, and upgrade associated air piping, valves, actuators, and electrical components. These improvements will provide operators with the level of control and flexibility necessary to optimize aeration, improve treatment consistency, and respond more quickly to changing plant conditions. $2,000,000 for Water System Upgrades for City of Washougal The funding will be used to construct a Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Facility for PFAS remediation located on the City’s Lower Wellfield, which hosts five of the City’s six wells. $2,000,000 for Drinking Water PFAS Remediation for City of Camas The funding will be used for the designing and permitting of a water treatment facility to treat the PFAS in the City’s drinking water source. The City of Camas’ Lower Well Field serves as the source for 85 percent of the City’s drinking water supply. $4,000,000 for Eaton Boulevard Improvement Project for City of Battle Ground The funding will be used to transform 0.5 miles along SW Eaton Boulevard into a safe, complete street for all users. The approximately half-mile section of SW Eaton Boulevard between SW 20th and SR 503 is a narrow, two-lane road without any pedestrian or bicycle facilities and with open ditches on each side, and is one of the City’s highest accident locations. $2,000,000 for Safe Park Purchase and Site Improvements for City of Vancouver The funding will be used to purchase and improve the Vancouver Safe Park facility, including water and sewer connections for hygiene facilities, which will  provide accessible facilities for laundry and other essential services. $4,500,000 million for Cascadia Tech Academy 100 Building for Evergreen Public Schools The funding will be used to complete comprehensive construction documents for the replacement of Building 100 at Cascadia Tech Academy. This facility, originally constructed decades ago, no longer meets the instructional, safety, or industry‑standard requirements necessary for high‑demand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Cowlitz County $2,700,000 million for Public Safety Radio Improvement Project for Cowlitz 911 Public Authority This funding will be used for Cowlitz 911 Public Authority to implement Phase Two of its public safety radio system improvement project and address critical coverage deficiencies throughout Cowlitz County. Reliable radio communications are essential to the safety of law enforcement and the public. Without additional tower sites and supporting infrastructure, law enforcement in portions of the county is unable to consistently communicate with one another or with 911 dispatchers, limiting effective deployment and coor