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City outlines federal lobbying priorities for Washington trip; EPA funding cuts and Superfund cleanup flagged

2879319 · April 4, 2025
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City staff and elected officials on April 2 reviewed a planned United Front delegation trip to Washington, D.C., and a slate of federal priorities that will be discussed with agency and congressional offices, while flagging concerns that federal funding and staff cuts may slow cleanups and reduce program capacity.

City staff and elected officials on April 2 reviewed a planned United Front delegation trip to Washington, D.C., and a slate of federal priorities that will be discussed with agency and congressional offices, while flagging concerns that federal funding and staff cuts may slow cleanups and reduce program capacity.

Ethan Nelson, the city's IGR manager, outlined the multi-day schedule and talking points. He said the delegation will press for congressional-directed spending and federal support for Clear Lake Road and the Eugene Airport, and will request funding for replacement Tasers, body cameras and dash…

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