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About the Second Congressional District
Washington State’s Second Congressional District runs north from
Mukilteo/South Everett to the Canadian border, and east up the Highway
2 corridor into the
Cascades. It encompasses both thriving urban areas, rolling farmlands, and
beautiful coastlines.
The five counties of the Second District are Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San
Juan, and Whatcom. The environmental diversity of the area makes it a recreational
and sporting paradise, perfect for hiking, boating, fishing, bird watching,
camping or hunting.
Everett and Whidbey Island are home to Naval bases, both of which provide
state-of-the-art technology in defense of our nation. Boeing is also part
of the Second District, with the largest aerospace facility in the world.
Thousands of visitors tour the Boeing facility in Everett every year.
The 2nd Congressional District is also fortunate to be home to several institutions
of higher education. From one of state's best universities to highly accredited
community colleges, we are privileged to have these schools in our community.
They allow our residents to get high quality education and training. Please visit
my District Links page on this website for a complete list of these schools.
The Second District is also home to cutting-edge biotech and hi-tech
companies. These companies are working to improve the quality of life
for all of us.
The family farm plays a large role in the Second District. Farmers here
produce everything from raspberries to dairy products, making agriculture
one of the area’s largest economic contributors. Farms are increasingly
using the technology of the region to develop more efficient delivery
of their goods.
From thriving cities to small communities, from Navy jets to Boeing passenger
planes, from farmland to technology, from wild wilderness to urban areas,
the Second District encompasses all aspects of life. I am honored and privileged
to represent such a vital and diverse area.
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