U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez voted to keep the government open, a decision she defended in a statement released Wednesday. The vote came as Congress worked to avert a government shutdown.
Gluesenkamp Perez, representing Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, stated that her priority was ensuring continued support for services vital to her constituents. “When fishermen in Pacific County get in trouble out on the water, the Coast Guard makes sure they’re brought home safely,” she said. “That’s the kind of work we demand Washington, D.C. To be focused on, and that’s why I voted to keep the government open.”
The vote occurred amidst ongoing debate over federal spending priorities. While details of the specific funding bill were not included in Gluesenkamp Perez’s statement, the action prevented a lapse in government funding and potential disruptions to federal services.
Separately, Gluesenkamp Perez’s office in Vancouver, Washington, was recently vandalized, according to police reports. Oregon Public Broadcasting reported on the incident, but details regarding the extent of the damage or potential suspects have not been released. The Vancouver Police Department is investigating the case.
Also in Washington state, the Coast Guard is relocating a key Oregon rescue helicopter. National Fisherman reported the move, but the reasons for the relocation and its potential impact on response times were not immediately clear. The helicopter plays a crucial role in search and rescue operations along the Oregon and Washington coasts.
Pacific County, Washington, was recently featured in a photo essay published by the Chinook Observer, showcasing the region’s landscapes and community life. The publication of the photos occurred independently of the congressional vote and the vandalism incident.
