Please support the re-election of Commissioner Sean Swope and state Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt, to ensure continued progress and investment in our community.
Together, these leaders have been instrumental in securing critical funding for local infrastructure projects, and their work is setting up Lewis County for long-term success.
One of the most notable achievements has been the restoration of $52 million in state transportation funding, which will dramatically improve traffic flow and public safety in Centralia and across north Lewis County. Commissioner Swope’s leadership was key in ensuring that various entities aligned on this initiative, a rare and much-needed collaboration that promises to reduce congestion, separate freight from commuter traffic and provide safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists.
Without the efforts of Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt, this funding may not have come to fruition. Their persistence in securing a $1.5 million traffic study validated the urgent need for these improvements. Thanks to their work, we will see vital enhancements to Reynolds Avenue, Harrison Avenue and other infrastructure in the area — projects that not only ease traffic but also foster commercial and residential development.
These infrastructure projects are about more than just reducing traffic; they are about planning for the future. By improving access to key areas, we are setting the stage for new housing, jobs and safer communities.
Swope, Abbarno and Orcutt understand that these improvements are essential to both our current quality of life and future growth.
We need leaders who prioritize collaboration, who fight for our community, and who can deliver results.
Commissioner Sean Swope, Rep. Peter Abbarno and Rep. Ed Orcutt have done just that. Let’s ensure they have the opportunity to continue this important work by re-electing them this fall.
Kyle Markstrom
Centralia
