A room in the new $10 million Neighborhood House High Point Neighborhood Center will be named after Sen. Claudia Kauffman, who lived in the community as a small child and helped secure funding for the state-of-the-art building. “High point is a wonderful, vibrant community,” Kauffman said. “This beautiful...
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Kauffman to attend grand opening of High Point Neighborhood Center; state dollars helped make community dream reality
Friday, November 13 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
Kauffman hosts successful veterans fair
Tuesday, October 27 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
Veterans, their families and the public attended a benefits fair hosted by Sen. Claudia Kauffman last Saturday in Auburn, and plans are underway for another event in March 2010. Federal, state and local agencies answered questions and provided valuable information about health, education and other programs...
Advisory: Kauffman to host benefits fair for local veterans
Friday, October 16 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
Veterans, their families and the public are invited to attend a benefits fair hosted by Sen. Claudia Kauffman Saturday, October 24 in Auburn. Federal, state and local agencies will answer questions and provide valuable information about health, education and other programs available to veterans. “There...
Green River Valley Flooding Safety Checklist
Monday, October 05 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
Emergency Checklist ____ Determine whether you’re in a flood area. Flood area: Yes “No ____ If in a flood area, is flooding covered under your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy? (Most insurance policies specifically exclude flooding from rising water.) Flood insurance: Yes ...
Kauffman receives top award for public and community service
Monday, September 28 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
Sen. Claudia Kauffman has been given the Governor’s Award of Excellence for her years of volunteering and her dedication to public service. "Volunteering has been an integral part of my life since I can remember," Kauffman said. "It is part of who I am, and I think it makes me more effective...
Funding announced for downtown Auburn redevelopment
Wednesday, September 16 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
The city of Auburn will get $250,000 to help redevelop four downtown blocks south of City Hall into an urban village featuring commercial, office and residential uses under a new law enacted this year.
Senate Bill 5045, co-sponsored by Sen. Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent, allows local governments to create “revitalization areas” and use additional tax collections obtained from new development there to pay for sidewalks, utilities, landscaping, pedestrian bridges and the like. In effect, the new law allows growth to pay for growth.
The Auburn project was listed in the bill as one of several demonstration projects. A series of other projects that will receive funding were named this week.
The money will be used in Auburn to rebuild South Division Street with new pavement, sidewalks, crosswalks, trees, pedestrian lighting and storm drain improvements. Improvements to underground water, sewer and power lines also will be made.
Work is scheduled to begin in early 2011.
“This is precisely how this new law is supposed to work,” said Kauffman. “This development will be a great addition to revitalize downtown Auburn. And the best part is these improvements will literally pay for themselves.”
Cooperation urged to protect the Green River Valley
Monday, September 14 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
Sen. Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent, issued the following statement today regarding efforts to protect the Green River Valley from catastrophic flooding.
“We’re in a race to prevent lives from being lost and the Valley’s economic core from being wiped out. A good defense is the best offense. Everyone living and working in vulnerable areas should develop a plan and purchase flood insurance.
This is a potentially catastrophic problem that requires ongoing local, state and federal action and community cooperation.
The 2009-2011 capital budget sets aside $10 million in the capital budget for critically needed repairs to the most vulnerable segment of the levee system─ the Horseshoe Bend Levee. Even if the levees don’t fail during a heavy rain event, overtopping could cause flooding. We have to be prepared for the worst.
A one-day shutdown of commercial activity in the county's flood plains would mean an economic loss of tens of millions of dollars. We will do everything we can at the state level to make sure that doesn’t happen.
This problem isn’t going to go away any time soon. The key is preparation. If you live or have a business near the Green River please purchase flood insurance. You can calculate the cost by going to www.floodsmart.gov.”
Local office opens in Kent
Thursday, August 20 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
Sen. Claudia Kauffman opened a local office this week at 10427 SE 244 th St. in Kent. Kauffman says she opened a local office because “it’s easier and more convenient for constituents to visit and call me without having to go to Olympia,” she said, “it’s a way to be closer...
On Memorial Day, remember the sacrifices made
Monday, May 25 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
By Sen. Claudia Kauffman Memorial Day is so much more than a kickoff to summer. This weekend in particular, we take time out to honor and commemorate those who fought and died to protect and defend the privilege of freedom that we enjoy every day. This blanket of freedom that we sleep under every night...
Kauffman bill giving homeowners more time to save their home signed by governor today
Thursday, April 30 2009 - Claudia Kauffman | Permalink
Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed legislation extending a helping hand to homeowners nearing foreclosure. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Claudia Kauffman of Kent, gives those on the brink of losing their homes a 30-day extension in the foreclosure process for homes bought between 2003 and 2007 and calls...