The Governor’s proposed budget cuts the $1 million in funding that was secured last year through SB 5955 for the Port Equity Fund. This fund is critical for fixing failed port packages, which were meant to insulate homes from airport noise but have deteriorated over time.
Without this funding, many homeowners will be left without the repairs they need to make their homes livable and energy-efficient. We need your help to make sure this funding stays in the final budget!
We are urging everyone to email key legislators on the Senate Ways & Means and House Appropriations committees. Let them know how important this funding is for our communities.
Who to Contact
Senate Ways & Means Committee
Senator June Robinson, Chair – june.robinson@leg.wa.gov
Senator Derek Stanford, Vice Chair, Operating – derek.stanford@leg.wa.gov
Senator Chris Gildon, Ranking Member, Operating – chris.gildon@leg.wa.gov
Senator Nikki Torres, Assistant Ranking Member, Operating – nikki.torres@leg.wa.gov
june.robinson@leg.wa.gov, derek.stanford@leg.wa.gov, chris.gildon@leg.wa.gov, nikki.torres@leg.wa.gov
House Appropriations Committee
Rep. Timm Ormsby, Chair – Timm.Ormsby@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Nicole Macri, Vice Chair – nicole.macri@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Mia Gregerson, Vice Chair – mia.gregerson@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Travis Couture, Ranking Minority Member – travis.couture@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Joshua Penner, Assistant Ranking Minority Member – joshua.penner@leg.wa.gov
Rep. April Connors, Assistant Ranking Minority Member – april.connors@leg.wa.gov
Rep. Joe Schmick, Assistant Ranking Minority Member – Joe.Schmick@leg.wa.gov
Timm.Ormsby@leg.wa.gov, nicole.macri@leg.wa.gov, mia.gregerson@leg.wa.gov, travis.couture@leg.wa.gov, joshua.penner@leg.wa.gov, april.connors@leg.wa.gov, Joe.Schmick@leg.wa.gov
What to Say in Your Email
A simple message like this will help:
Subject: Retain Funding for Port Package Updates in Final Budget
Dear [Legislator’s Name],
I am writing to urge you to retain the $1 million in funding for the Port Equity Fund in the final budget. This funding, secured through SB 5955, is essential to fixing failed port packages that were meant to protect homeowners from airport noise.
Without this funding, many residents will be left with broken insulation, failing windows, and unsafe home conditions. Please ensure this critical funding remains in the budget.
Thank you for your time and leadership on this issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address or City]
The budget process is moving quickly, so please send your emails as soon as possible!
Thank you for standing up for our communities!