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Ferries are not just green-and-white boats to the families and businesses of the 10th District.

To us, those boats are vital connections to work, school, and services like doctors and dentists. Reliable ferries are essential to our local economy and quality of life.

So how can we improve ferry service today – and build a system that will work for the next 100 years?

Part of the answer is we have to work together.

I formed the Ferry Caucus alongside Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), creating a space for lawmakers from both parties coming together to fight for better ferry service.

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