U.S. House, 1st District: DelBene helped cut child poverty

Published 1:30 am Sunday, October 16, 2022

U.S. House, 1st District

DelBene helped cut child poverty

Thanks for the clear picture of the race in the Washington’s 1st Congressional District and the evidence-based conclusion to recommend voters cast their ballots for DelBene (“DelBene a proven bipartisan legislator, leader,” The Herald, Dec. 9) by The Herald Editorial Board.

Working with the congresswoman for the last 10 years as a volunteer with RESULTS (results.org) focused on ending hunger and poverty, I heartily agree with this recommendation. Rep. DelBene listens and takes action. Her efforts were critical to make sure the expanded Child Tax Credit was included in the covid relief package. This tax initiative resulted in cutting child poverty by nearly 40 percent and helping families across Washington and the nation.

Congresswoman DelBene continues to work to renew this life-changing legislation. Her efforts to work across the aisle and doing what benefit families are important reasons for us to send her back to Congress to continue her effective representation of our district.

Willie Dickerson

Snohomish