by Peter Abbarno | Dec 27, 2019 | City Council
The state minimum wage increases on Wednesday, January 1, from $12 an hour to $13.50. In cities, like Seattle, the minimum wage is already higher than the state’s and in SeaTac, minimum wage is $15.64. Family Wage Jobs aren’t created by focusing on the word...
by Peter Abbarno | Dec 19, 2019 | City Council
Homelessness has become a catastrophe; especially on the West Coast, and in particular, Seattle. Homelessness is not cause, but the result of substance abuse, mental illness, traumatic experiences, and the list can go on. I wouldn’t criticize the Governor for...
by Peter Abbarno | Dec 18, 2019 | City Council
To the disappointment of many Washingtonians; especially, in rural Washington, the State is one step closer to replacing the state gas tax with a new system where drivers are tracked and charged on a per-mile basis. What Would A Road Usage Charge Do To Your Family...
by Peter Abbarno | Dec 15, 2019 | City Council
The Centralia Downtown Association’s 10th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade dazzled downtown Centralia on Saturday, December 14th. See and relive the parade! https://www.facebook.com/KMNTCountry/videos/2558389924244708/ The Family at the Althauser Rayan Abbarno...
by Peter Abbarno | Dec 14, 2019 | City Council
On December 10th, Councilmember Peter Abbarno made a motion to give back the 1% property tax levy increase to local community organizations. The motion passed unanimously. The full Council Meeting can be seen at City of Centralia Council Page. I was opposed to...
by Peter Abbarno | Dec 12, 2019 | City Council
Cascade Mental Health Care’s sixth mental health forum this week was highlighted the efforts of many local and regional orgnaizations addressing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, and the lack of housing. I want to thank the amazing staff at Cascade...
