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City lobbyist previews 2026 legislative session; Medical Lake will pursue $230,000 capital ask for backup generators
Summary
Emily Shea, state lobbyist for Gordon Thomas Honeywell, briefed the council on the 2026 short (60‑day) legislative session and the city’s priorities, including a $230,000 capital ask to finish five FEMA‑funded backup generators and continued advocacy on a community partnership program at Eastern State Hospital.
The city’s contract lobbyist, Emily Shea of Gordon Thomas Honeywell, told the council the 2026 legislative session will be a 60‑day supplemental year focused on budget adjustments and that Medical Lake should prioritize modest, targeted requests. Shea said the administration plans to request $230,000 in capital funding during the next session to cover remaining costs on five backup generators tied to a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant.
Shea summarized the political and budgetary environment: she said lawmakers will amend the…
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