SE Washington News

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, representing Washington's 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2023, shared her thoughts on various issues via social media on March 3, 2025. Her statements highlighted concerns regarding economic growth and environmental challenges.

In a tweet posted at 17:36 UTC, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez emphasized the importance of understanding quality and stewardship for building wealth within the middle class. She stated, "Without folks who understand quality and stewardship, it's hard to build wealth in our middle class." She also noted that local economies are supported by tradespeople and small business owners, highlighting the role of trades educators in this ecosystem.

Later that day, at 20:31 UTC, she provided a link for further reading with a brief note stating "Read more:" directing followers to additional content.

At the same time on March 3rd, another post from Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez addressed environmental concerns related to wildfires in Washington state. In her tweet at 20:31 UTC, she remarked on wildfires as significant CO2 emitters and advocated for using logs from these fires to support local businesses such as logging, trucking, and mill operations. She suggested that American-owned mills should have preferential access to these resources to reduce costs.