Severance council approves $12,000 to continue lobbying for unique ZIP‑code effort

Nov 11, 2025

Mayor Friess and Town Manager Wharton described a national coalition pushing for ZIP‑code designations; council approved a $12,000 contribution to the coalition's lobby firm to continue advocacy in Washington, D.C.

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Mayor Friess updated the council on a multi‑community coalition working to secure unique ZIP‑code designations so tax receipts and first‑responder routing align with municipal boundaries. He described a recent trip to Washington, D.C., where he and Town Manager Nick Wharton met with senators’ offices and lobbyists to press the case.

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