30th District State Rep. Jamila Taylor’s (D-Federal Way) health is continuing to improve following a stroke she experienced on May 6.
Her legislative office announced on May 7 that she was in stable condition following the stroke, but was initially treated in the intensive care unit.
As of May 14, she was released from the ICU, and is now recovering in a rehabilitation center in Tacoma, according to a post on her official Facebook page.
Her office shared that she is grateful for the outpouring of support from her friends, neighbors, and legislative community during the difficult time. Taylor, 49, is currently not engaging in any official legislative duties until cleared to do so by her care team.
Taylor had just completed the latest legislative session on April 27, where she sponsored 16 bills and co-sponsored 113 bills.
She is the chair for the Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee and also serves on several other committees, including Transportation, Early Learning and Human Services, Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, the Washington State Women’s Commission and three others.
The legislative session this year faced a tough budget to balance, with billions in deficits to contend with.
In a statement on the final budget, Taylor said in a press release: “This year, despite facing significant budget hurdles, we led with our values and put Washingtonians first,” adding that “success looks like all children having a safe place to learn. It means every person having access to safe and affordable housing. And it is meeting the healthcare needs of folks where they are at in our communities. Our capital budget invests in projects that support learning and health, and in doing so creates jobs and opportunities across our state.”
Highlighting wins for her district that includes her home of Federal Way, Taylor celebrated just under $10 million in transportation project funding for the 30th District, as well as more than $900 million in regional projects.
Some specific projects include $1 million for El Centro de la Raza Mercado, $766,000 for Pacific Bonsai Museum renovations, $1 million for the FUSION Family Center expansion, $258,000 for Youth and Young Adult Shelter planning and $1 million for the YMCA Camp Kilworth restoration.
Local transportation funding includes $9.9 million for the City Center Access Project in Federal Way and $100,000 for improvements on S. 314th Street.
Broader investments in affordable housing and K-12 and early learning will have impacts on those in the 30th District through their statewide implementation.
As she continues to recover, her office shared that she is deeply appreciative of the kindness and encouragement she has received.
