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March 25, 2024
The Honorable Maria Cantwell
United States Senate
511 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Re: Support for Hoh Indian Tribe Fire Department Equipment
Dear Senator Cantwell,
On behalf of Jefferson County, we are writing in support of the Hoh Indian Tribe's Fire Department
Equipment project request. Providing essential fire equipment to the Hoh Indian Tribe will enable
the Tribe to establish a fire department that will provide service for West Jefferson County.
For much of the West End of Jefferson County,there is simply no fire service available, leading to
unacceptable risk for Jefferson County residents as well as members of the Hoh Tribe. We often hear
from residents of West Jefferson County who have no access to fire and emergency services.
With the proper equipment, the Hoh Indian Tribe will be able to establish a Fire Department that will
be able to more quickly and reliably respond to fire and other emergencies in this area of our
County.
This is an important project for the safety of our community, and we fully support equest for
funding.
Sincerely,
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Kate Dean, Chair, Dist. No. 1 ei • Eisenhour, Dist. No. 2 Greg rotherton, Dist. No. 3
Phone(360) 385-9100 Fax(360) 385-9382 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us