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County staff outline 2026 legislative priorities with emphasis on public defense, PFAS and emergency communications
Summary
Administration updated commissioners on a draft 2026 legislative platform that highlights public‑defense caseload funding, PFAS remediation, emergency communications funding and other items; commissioners asked to refine language and coordinate outreach before session.
County administration reviewed a draft legislative agenda for the 2026 session during the Nov. 4 briefing, asking commissioners to refine priorities and prepare for legislative outreach.
Staff said the agenda will include public‑defense caseload funding and caseload‑standard reforms, noting county public defenders have already exceeded caseload…
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