“Breaking ground on this park is the result of a great deal of work by community members who had a vision to improve our region and are making it happen,” said Sen. Fain (R-Auburn), who secured a $650,000 grant for the park in the state’s 2013 capital budget. “Providing opportunities for families to recreate is vitally important to this growing area. I cannot wait to see the incredible community asset this park will be for many years."
The Washington Coalition for Open Government will present its 2014 Ballard/Thompson Award to Senate Majority Floor Leader Joe Fain (R-Auburn, 47th District) on Jan. 26 in Olympia.
The award honors a state legislator who demonstrated outstanding dedication to the cause of open government during the previous legislative session.
Fain has a clearheaded understanding of the state’s financial challenges. In just four years he has become a key player in the Majority Coalition Caucus, the largely Republican team that controls the Senate. Fain can claim much credit for helping forge the bipartisan compromise last session that brought the Real Hope Act to the floor, the measure that provides college tuition aid to the children of those who have settled in this country illegally. Like Sullivan, he opposed the union on the teacher-evaluation bill.
"In his powerful roles as Senate Majority Floor Leader, and on the Senate Rules Committee, Sen. Fain steered DD legislation through the Senate," said Joe Cunningham, event emcee and coordinator of the King County Family Coalition. "As a leading advocate in the Senate for employment for individuals with developmental disabilities, Sen. Fain has dedicated his support by making it a priority for his caucus."
“Not so far removed from college himself, Joe Fain clearly understands the challenges that are facing this generation of current and prospective college student. He has been an advocate for important pipeline programs such as Running Start, which ease the transition from K-12 to post-secondary education and lessen the burden on students and families. One of the legislators responsible for the recent tuition freeze, Fain is an important voice for students in the State Senate.
“Breaking ground on this park is the result of a great deal of work by community members who had a vision to improve our region and are making it happen,” said Sen. Fain (R-Auburn), who secured a $650,000 grant for the park in the state’s 2013 capital budget. “Providing opportunities for families to recreate is vitally important to this growing area. I cannot wait to see the incredible community asset this park will be for many years."
“The levees are incredibly important to homeowners and businesses threatened by flooding throughout the Kent Valley,” Fain said. “A well designed and constructed levee improves the quality of life and saves money for valley residents. It also moves us toward certification, which would lower flood-insurance premiums in the area and keep the valley's economic engine strong.”
“Washington’s strong open government laws allow people to remain informed about actions that affect everyone,” said Fain. “Ensuring officials know exactly what is expected of them will help many different statewide jurisdictions maintain a high level of transparency. More informed government officials will also greatly reduce potential violations, ultimately saving taxpayers money.”
“Our community is growing quickly and families need a great place to recreate,” said State Senator Joe Fain, who secured a $650,000 grant for the park in the state’s 2013 capital budget. “This project has been successful because of incredible community engagement by citizens seeing it through. It’s promising to know a dedicated team of advocates will continue supporting additional park construction and more importantly taking advantage of all it has to offer.”
