Accomplishments

As our Representative in Olympia, Brian Blake has been a champion for Southwest Washington’s priorities and needs. Since 2018, he has supported successful efforts to:

• Provide $200 million to address the coronavirus pandemic, investing in hospitals, unemployment relief, and assistance for small businesses
• Protect and grow our population of salmon, crab, and other critical natural resources that help drive the economy of our coastal communities
• Develop workforce education programs to grow economic opportunity and create more skilled workers
• Ban surprise medical billing and expand healthcare access
• Encourage growth of Washington’s agriculture industry and support small farms
• Promote innovations in local farming through carbon sequestration and increased water quality
• Create a community care and supportive services program for veterans in rural areas
• Restore and preserve historic landmarks across the district

House Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources

Brian secured over $99 million in investments for Southwest Washington in the 2019-20 biennial capital budget, including funding for community projects, technical and community colleges, ecological preservation, and other local needs. See below for a map with select ongoing projects and see the full list here.