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Residents urge board to craft 2026 legislative program as district pushes for regionalization and equity
Summary
Public commenters and district leaders discussed the need for an explicit legislative program ahead of the 2026 session, citing Eatonville’s exclusion from regionalization compensation and high rural busing costs; staff said advocacy and meetings with legislators are underway.
At the start of hearings, two community members asked the board to develop and publish a legislative program before the 2026 state legislative session and to notify the public in advance of planned testimony.
A resident speaker said Eatonville is “badly in need of additional funding,” pointing to the likelihood of reduced federal support, high local living costs, and large busing expenses for a rural district. The speaker asked the board to consider those factors when drafting legislative priorities that could win legislative support.
On the board agenda, staff…
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