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City lobbyist outlines Lake Stevens' 2026 legislative priorities and budget pressures
Summary
City lobbyist Trevor Justin told the council the 2026 legislative session is a short 60-day supplemental year and summarized Lake Stevens' top state funding requests, including $500,000 for a key road extension and continued pursuit of trail and municipal campus funding.
At a Jan. 6 special meeting, the city's state lobbyist, Trevor Justin, gave Lake Stevens City Council a preview of the 2026 Washington legislative session and a rundown of the city's priorities.
Justin said the session begins Jan. 12 and runs 60 consecutive days. He described ongoing fiscal pressure in Olympia and summarized state budget figures he cited from the governor's proposal, noting shortfalls that make funding competitive this year.
Key local asks Justin outlined include a $500,000 state…
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