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Tumwater council adopts 2026 legislative agenda seeking habitat, EIS and design funds

City of Tumwater City Council · November 19, 2025

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Summary

The council approved its 2026 legislative agenda with three capital priorities: $2,000,000 for habitat conservation (HCP) land, $550,000 for a planned‑action EIS on the Brewery District and design funds for an East Street connection (rough estimate $6,000,000). Lobbyists warned of a multi‑billion statewide deficit but said capital opportunities remain.

Lobbyists Katie Whittier (CFM Advocates) and Brian Enslow (Arbutus Consulting) briefed the council on Tumwater’s 2026 state legislative priorities and the broader fiscal picture: legislators are facing an estimated multi‑year deficit but capital requests can still be considered.

Top funding requests: Whittier…

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