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Council reviews 2026 state legislative priorities as staff warns of tight revenue outlook
Summary
City staff reviewed Shoreline’s proposed 2026 state legislative agenda, highlighting transportation funding needs (including the 170th/5th corridor and a proposed North City Commons capital request) and warning the short 2026 session will face an estimated $2 billion state revenue shortfall.
City staff presented a draft 2026 state legislative agenda to the Shoreline City Council, emphasizing transportation priorities, a proposed local capital request for the North City Commons/Rotary Park area, and broader issues that may require council attention during a compressed legislative session.
Jim Hammond, the city’s intergovernmental-relations manager, and legislative consultant Deborah Munguia briefed the council on the short session timeline (session begins Jan. 12, 2026, and can last up to 60 days) and the challenges posed by the state revenue forecast. Staff cited a projected state revenue shortfall of about $2 billion and said agencies were preparing for…
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