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Flagstaff reviews draft 2026 federal and state priorities, flags Rio De Flag and housing
Summary
City staff and lobbying teams briefed the Flagstaff City Council on draft 2026 federal and state priorities, emphasizing continued advocacy for Rio De Flag funding, WRDA authorization, rural housing tools and wildfire/forest health programs; council asked additions on flood/wildfire insurance and HUD continuum‑of‑care protections.
Flagstaff City Council reviewed a draft list of the city's 2026 federal and state legislative priorities Tuesday, with staff and outside lobbyists urging concise, Flagstaff‑focused requests to guide advocacy in Phoenix and Washington.
Public affairs director Sarah Langley told the council the priorities are intended to be "succinct and easy to understand" so the city can use limited time with legislators effectively. Federal lobbyist Bob Holmes briefed the council that earmarks have returned to appropriations bills and that the city should press to increase the Water Resources Development Act authorization for the Rio De Flag project.…
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