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Council shifts stance on state mixed‑use bill — will support only with modifications
Summary
After testimony from the legislative review team, Kirkland’s council changed its position on House Bill 24‑80 / Senate Bill 60‑26 from 'oppose' to 'support only with modifications' so long as local authority to require ground‑floor retail in regional neighborhood centers, and protections for groceries and dealerships, are preserved.
Kirkland’s Legislative Review Team briefed council on Feb. 3 about several bills under consideration in Olympia and recommended a change in the city’s formal position on a high‑profile housing bill.
The work group had previously logged an oppose position on House Bill 24‑80 and its companion Senate Bill 60‑26, which contain provisions affecting mixed‑use zoning and ground‑floor commercial requirements. Staff and the legislative…
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