Rep Derek Kilmer (WA-06) Statement on House Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican budget proposal.
“A budget is a reflection of our values. It’s not simply numbers on a spreadsheet. Our nation’s budget shows what we care about; and what as a nation we aspire to be. The budget the House passed today fails to live up to our values and aspirations. It fails to make the kinds of investments in infrastructure and economic growth that will create new jobs, it unfairly squeezes dedicated federal workers who make a meaningful impact on our region every single day, and it will hurt our efforts to protect the Puget Sound and our region’s natural resources. I will continue to call on Democrats and Republicans to come together on a smart budget that supports middle-class families and moves our country forward.”
Upcoming Lobby Days In Olympia
Current announcements for Lobby Action Days in Olympia:
NAMI-WA Day in Olympia: Monday, January 19 at First Christian Church, 701 Franklin St SE, Olympia WA 98507
**Please RSVP if you are attending at office@namiwa.org**
Schedule:
9-9:30 AM Arrival and Continental Breakfast
9:30-10:30 AM NAMI’s 2015 legislative priorities. Tips for meeting with your legislators.
10:30-11:30 AM NAMI Washington open board meeting (Please note this change from previous years, the open board meeting is not the day before NAMI day)
11:30 AM Legislative visits begin
Priorities for 2015 include:
1. Changing the RCW wording regarding involuntary hospitalization and advocating for “Assisted Outpatient Treatment”
2. Advocating for increasing access to fully-fund PEER-infused Crisis Stabilization Units/Triage Centers
3. Advocating for increasing funding for non-crisis community based mental health services, including the necessary resources to serve those in crisis.
Visit NAMI-WA online for more information. Thank you to Bill Budd for coming to speak to us during our January membership meeting.
Medical Cannabis Day in Olympia with ASA-Washington: Thursday January 22 from 8 AM-4 PM
ASA Washington (Americans for Safe Access-Washington state) members will be taking the capitol by storm in a show of solidarity by the patients and the people who care for them.
For additional information, please visit the ASA Washington site.
Native American Lobby Day in Olympia: Friday January 23 from 9 AM-3 PM
Sponsored by Spirit of the Red Road, this lobby day takes place at the Columbia Room first floor in the Legislative Building. A Drum Circle will also take place in the Rotunda.
For additional information, please contact Anita Latch.
*If you have a lobby day for the 2015 Legislative Regular Session that the 26th LD Democrats should know about, please contact Johanna Baxter.*
