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

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

1. $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. $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. 

3. $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. 

4. $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.

5. $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.

6. $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.

7. $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

8. $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 coordination of emergency services. This funding will expand infrastructure through the addition of strategically located tower sites and associated equipment to eliminate identified coverage gaps and provide reliable, countywide public safety communications.

9.  $2.75 million for Northwest Service Area Grid Resiliency for Cowlitz PUD

The funding will be used to reinstall 5.5 miles of electric distribution lines underground, to improve reliability and reduce wildfire risk in the region. This line provides service to roughly 700 residents, including elderly residents who rely on electricity for heating, food storage, and medical equipment. Due to winter storms and the dense forestry in the region, the current infrastructure is prone to power outages.

Skamania County

10.  $1,500,000 million for Carson Elementary School Improvement Project for Stevenson-Carson School District

This funding will be used to install commercial air conditioning units in classrooms and common areas and upgrade the building’s electrical capacity to support modern HVAC systems. These improvements will allow Carson Elementary to maintain safe indoor temperatures, protect student health, and ensure consistent learning conditions throughout the school year.

Pacific County

11.  $1,811,634 for Floating Intake and Active Circulation Improvements for City of Ilwaco

This funding will be used to install a floating intake and active circulation system. This vital infrastructure upgrade will dynamically adapt to fluctuating drought conditions, allowing the City to consistently draw high-quality water from the optimal depth. Driven entirely by surface runoff, drought conditions experienced during the summers of 2023 and 2025 brought water levels dangerously close to exposing the fixed intake structure. 

The active circulation technology will disrupt algae growth and prevent the accumulation of heavy metals like iron and manganese, ensuring the City is able to draw the highest quality water from the reservoir. By eliminating the need for expensive emergency dive teams to manually adjust the intake and drastically reducing chemical treatment costs, this investment will directly lower utility burdens on citizens and secure a sustainable, safe water future for Ilwaco. 

12.  $3,200,000 for Oregon Ave N Sewer Improvements for City of Long Beach

The funding will be used to replace a sewer main that runs 11 blocks north of the main lift station at the wastewater treatment facility. The project will help the City improve groundwater quality by reducing pipe breaks and leakage of sewage.

13.  $628,919 for Rural Fire Engine Replacement Project for Pacific County Fire District No. 8

This funding will be used to purchase a new fire engine to support emergency response operations across the fire district’s rural service area in Pacific County. The district protects a geographically large area that includes residential communities, forest lands, farms, and key transportation corridors where access to fire hydrants is limited. As a result, a reliable water-supply apparatus is essential to effective firefighting operations.

The vehicle will function both as a mobile water supply unit and as an attack engine capable of supporting structural firefighting, wildland fire response, and vehicle incident response. 

14.  $3,200,000 for CTE Facility for Raymond School District

The funding will be used for the construction of a new skilled and technical facility to house the School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The current facilities are no longer sufficient to safely accommodate the volume of students seeking hands-on technical training. This expansion will allow the school district to transition from general instruction to a specialized, professional-grade environment.

15.  $1,386,000 for Overhead to Underground Conversion for Pacific PUD

The funding will be used to support the conversion of three-phase overhead power lines to underground along Joe Johns Road in Ocean Park. The 1.2-mile stretch of road serves approximately 1,077 Pacific PUD customers, the majority of whom are full-time residents and retired senior citizens.

Wahkiakum County

16.  $300,000 for Rural Fire Protection for Wahkiakum Fire District No. 3

This funding will be used for new fire turnouts for firefighters, as the existing turnout gear is 20 years old, which is well past the 10-year expiration date of this kind of  gear. Additionally, this funding will be used to add much-needed fire hydrants for a 4-mile stretch where the city water ends.

17.  $1,440,000 for Booster Pump Station for Wahkiakum PUD

The funding will be used for the design and construction of a booster pump station to provide safe, reliable, affordable drinking water to the residents of Cathlamet, Washington. Adding a booster pump station will significantly reduce redundancy and improve resiliency, especially given the area’s history of drought and record setting flooding. This project will aid the PUD in fulfilling its mission to provide customers with a safe, reliable water source.

Lewis County

18.  $3,600,000 for Decant Facility and Drying Beds for City of Chehalis

The funding will be used to design, permit, and construct a municipal Decant Facility with integrated Drying Beds at the City’s Water Reclamation Facility. This project will provide a centralized, environmentally compliant location to manage wet waste generated from municipal operations including street sweeping, sewer system maintenance, and vacuum truck operations, saving fuel and tax dollars.

Thurston County

19.  $851,874 for Community Park Upgrades and Improvements for Town of Bucoda

The funding will be used to renovate Bucoda’s Volunteer Park, the park’s restrooms, parking lot, and pedestrian walking bridge, ensuring it meets current safety standards, enhances quality of life, and remains a welcoming community space. 

20. $800,000 for Indoor Range and Training Center for Clark County

The funding will be used for the planning and design of an indoor public safety range and training center for Clark County Jail Services (CCJS), Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), and local public safety partners. With the impending closure of local training centers, Clark County will have 241 public safety personnel requiring over 5,000 annual hours to maintain required firearms certifications.

Funding the design of an Indoor Range and Training Center in Clark County creates a collaborative, cost effective and long-term solution ensuring proper training and compliance with state firearms certification requirements while promoting local public safety.

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