Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) funding. The projects, totaling more than $40 million, include road and trail upgrades, water infrastructure projects, and public safety improvements.
“The requests submitted in this year’s federal FY26 funding package continue to be a critical resource for our community, providing investments for programs that Washington’s 1st Congressional District needs to continue meeting the needs of our growing region,” said DelBene. “These 15 projects will enhance infrastructure, improve transportation services, guarantee access to safe drinking water, and expand early childhood education programs and access to health care, further strengthening our district.”
The 15 community projects spanning the 1st Congressional District include:
- $14.1 million for projects in King County
- $26.6 million for projects in Snohomish County
The projects submitted are listed below:
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Applicant
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Project
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Amount
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Description
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City of Arlington
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SR-531 Trail
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$1,000,000
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This project will build a multi-use trail to provide a safe pathway for pedestrians and bicyclists
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City of Bellevue
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Lake Washington Sanitary Sewer Lake Lines Program
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$500,000
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This project will help Bellevue and nearby areas plan to replace old sewer pipes along Lake Washington.
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City of Bothell
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Woodcrest Utility Replacement Project
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$3,333,000
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This project will replace the Woodcrest neighborhood’s failing water utilities and provide improved water infrastructure.
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City of Kenmore
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Environmentally Sustainable Public Works Operations Center
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$2,400,000
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This project will modernize infrastructure throughout Kenmore.
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City of Marysville
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156th St. NE Railroad Overcrossing Project
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$5,000,000
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This project will reinstate an overcrossing on the railroad track at 156th Street NE.
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City of Monroe
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Railroad Grade Separation
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$1,400,000
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This project will assess and design five critical railroad crossings to improve safety and emergency response.
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City of Mountlake Terrace
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Community Center Resiliency Project
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$2,500,000
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This project will fund repairs for the Mountlake Terrace emergency services shelter building
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City of Redmond
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AC Water Main Replacement
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$3,500,000
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This project will replace an asbestos-cement water pipe that has reached the end of its useful life.
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City of Snohomish
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Infrastructure Investments for Public Safety & City Services Campus
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$5,000,000
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This project will create a new safety campus for the City of Snohomish Fire and Police Departments while revitalizing critical infrastructure along Pine Ave and throughout the Pilchuck District.
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Community Transit
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Swift Green Line Extension Southern Terminal Facility
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$3,800,000
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This project will extend Sound Transit’s Green Line, connecting Canyon Park to downtown Bothell.
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EvergreenHealth Monroe
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EvergreenHealth Monroe Specialty Care Expansion
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$3,000,000
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This project will expand EvergreenHealth in Monroe’s specialty care facilities to improve medical services for residents.
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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The Early Learning Center Childcare Project
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$2,500,000
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This project will allow Lake Washington Institute of Technology to expand its early childhood learning program.
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Snohomish Conservation District
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Natural Resources Center
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$2,000,000
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This project will create the Snohomish County Natural Resources Center, an all-ages educational facility.
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Snohomish County
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Alderwood Mall Parkway: SR525 to 168th St SW
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$4,000,000
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This project will widen the SR 525 Northbound On and Off Ramps.
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Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District
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Lake Stevens Early Learning Library
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$750,000
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This project will fund the construction of a new, high-tech library
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Descriptions of the 15 projects submitted by DelBene can be found here.
The House and Senate must reach an agreement on the FY26 package, which will determine which projects are ultimately approved and how much they are funded for. In previous years, DelBene secured a total of $44.4 million in dedicated federal funding for projects.
Project submissions came directly from non-profit, city, county, and Tribal entities. More information about the House FY26 government funding process can be found here.
