State Rep. Derek Stanford, D-Bothell, has received two awards for his service in the state legislature.

Stanford received the 2014 Municipal Champion Award from the Association of Washington Cities. He is being honored for spearheading legislation to support the Public Works Assistance Account, a loan program that helps local governments undertake projects for economic development and public health.

“These important projects open the door for new jobs and strengthen our economy,” Stanford said. “I look forward to continuing my efforts to restore the Public Works Assistance Account so local communities have the resources they need to continue to work their way out of the Great Recession.”

The award was presented at a Mountlake Terrace city council meeting Sept. 15.

Stanford also received the 2014 Outstanding Legislator Award from the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts. He earned the award for leadership on legislation protecting the interests of constituents served by Washington’s water and sewer districts. An award ceremony took place Sept. 22 at a board meeting of the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District.