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Renton staff brief council on 2026 legislative priorities ahead of short session
Summary
Renton staff and its Olympia representative outlined the city's 2026 priorities ahead of the 60-day supplemental legislative session, flagging operating-budget pressures and continued focus on education, housing and behavioral health.
Eric Perry, Renton's government affairs manager, and David Foster of Foster Government Relations presented the city's 2026 legislative priorities to the Renton City Council, framing them around a short, 60-day supplemental session that begins Jan. 12, 2026.
The presenters told council members the state operating budget faces shortfalls because revenue has not met prior projections and that caseloads for state services have increased.…
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