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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) on Wednesday delivered an $850,000 ceremonial check for the City of Mountlake Terrace to fund repairs to the city’s emergency services shelter at the library. DelBene secured the investment in the FY26 federal funding law.

The library houses several important resources, including educational programs, community spaces, and emergency shelter for extreme weather events. The facility serves approximately 170,000 residents each year. The emergency services shelter building contains a designated Snohomish County daytime heating and cooling center and is the only shelter within city limits.

This federal investment will aid the city in making critical repairs to the community center’s emergency services shelter building, which will ensure the heating and cooling center can remain operational and serve residents in need during extreme weather events.

“The Mountlake Terrace Library is home to many essential services, including the only daytime heating and cooling center in the city,” said DelBene. “Unfortunately, the aging building is falling apart and is in dire need of repairs to address safety and accessibility concerns and prevent operational disruptions. This federal investment will aid the city in making necessary repairs and ensure they can continue offering a lifeline that keeps thousands in our community safe.”

“Our city extends a heartfelt thank you to Congressmember DelBene, her colleagues in DC, and her staff for this generous investment in our community’s safety and resiliency. The Mountlake Terrace Community Center Resiliency Project provides hope and structure for those in need during times of extreme weather events. Our partnership in funding its maintenance provides tangible evidence of how government works best together,” said Mountlake Terrace Mayor Steve Woodard.

DelBene secured over $22.2 million for 15 community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressional District in the FY26 federal funding package. Only non-profit, city, county, and Tribal entities are permitted to receive funding.

More information about the project can be found here.

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