South King News

Rep. Adam Smith, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 9th district since 1997, recently shared several updates on his official Twitter account. The tweets address various topics including assistance from his district office, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and a public survey regarding toll rates.

On November 25, 2024, Rep. Smith encouraged constituents to reach out to his District Office for casework assistance. He mentioned that they are available to help with Social Security benefits, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, citizenship and immigration services, and IRS concerns. Constituents can contact a case worker by dialing 425-793-5180. "Need a hand? Call our District Office..."

Later that day, at 14:19 UTC, Rep. Smith highlighted alarming statistics from the United Nations about violence against women and emphasized the importance of standing against gender-based violence on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. He called for unity in denouncing domestic violence and holding perpetrators accountable. "According to the UN, every 10 minutes..."

In another tweet posted on November 25 at 19:06 UTC, Rep. Smith invited feedback from residents regarding potential changes to toll rates and policies along I-405/SR 167 express toll lanes. He informed that the Washington State Transportation Commission is seeking public input through an online survey open until December 13. "Would you like any changes to the toll rates..."