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Kent committee adopts 2026 state legislative agenda focused on capital and revenue priorities
Summary
The Committee of the Whole approved Kent's 2026 state legislative agenda, prioritizing focused capital and policy requests for the 60-day short session.
The Kent Committee of the Whole voted to adopt the city's 2026 state legislative agenda and policy statements to guide city lobbying during the 60-day short session.
Brianna Murray, the city's state contract lobbyist with Gordon Thomas Anyewal Government Relations, reviewed the political and budget context: 2026 is the second year of the biennium and is a short 60-day session that generally focuses on mid-biennial adjustments and budget items. Murray said revenue forecasts showed a downturn and the legislature faces a statewide shortfall; she advised prioritizing focused, realistic requests that fit short-session dynamics.
Top priorities: Murray…
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