Democratic State Rep. Cindy Ryu has become chairwoman of the House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee, which also oversees efforts to help veterans and boost tourism in Washington state.
“It’s an honor to help veterans, fight for affordable housing and create jobs by boosting tourism,” Ryu said last week. “I also look forward to working with tribes in every corner of Washington state on ways to move forward, together, to give our children and grandchildren a better life.”
Ryu noted that housing is a growing problem in Washington state, with working families and the middle class finding it hard to afford an apartment.
“There’s nothing more basic to the American Dream than having an affordable home in a safe neighborhood with good schools,” Ryu said. “The lack of affordable homes, and skyrocketing rent for apartments, is making people spend more and more of their day commuting to work or school. My hope is we can come together, as Democrats and Republicans, citizens and business leaders, to find solutions.”
Ryu represents Lynnwood, Woodway, south Edmonds, Shoreline and the rest of the 32nd Legislative District.
Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.
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