As a concerned citizen of Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, I am writing to express my strong support for Congresswoman Marie Perez and her stand for the middle and lower class.

Perez is a breath of fresh air in Washington, D.C. She is a working-class mom who understands the struggles that her constituents face. She is a small business owner who knows what it takes to make a living in today’s economy. And she is a fighter who is not afraid to stand up to the special interests that are trying to rig the system against us.

She has been a strong advocate for policies that will help the middle and lower class, including:

• Raising the minimum wage

• Expanding access to affordable healthcare

• Investing in education and workforce training

• Protecting our environment

She has also been a vocal critic of the special interests that are trying to buy influence in Washington, D.C. She has refused to take corporate PAC money, and she has stood up to the insurance companies, the pharmaceutical companies, and the oil and gas companies.

I urge all voters in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District to support Perez in the upcoming election. She is the best candidate to fight for our interests and make sure that Washington is a place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Here are some specific examples of how Congresswoman Perez has stood up for the middle and lower classes:

• She co-sponsored the Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.

• She voted for the American Rescue Plan Act, which provided billions of dollars in relief to Americans struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• She supported the Build Back Better Act, which would have made historic investments in education, childcare, and clean energy.

• She fought to protect the Affordable Care Act, which has expanded health insurance coverage to millions of Americans.

She has my vote.

SCOTT TENNANT

Chehalis