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Snohomish County staff brief council on state budget timing, PFAS cleanup and housing/behavioral-health bills

Snohomish County Council · February 11, 2026
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Summary

County government-affairs staff told the council the House budget proposal is expected later in February; priorities include $2 million for PFAS cleanup at Paine Field and $2 million for the Snohomish River Trail. Lobbyists highlighted bills that died and those still moving related to public health, housing flexibility and indemnity.

Annika Vaughn, senior government affairs analyst in the Snohomish County executive office, and county lobbyists gave the council a mid-session legislative briefing on Feb. 11.

Lobbyist Josh Weese said the county expects the House's proposed capital budget to be released in late February and that the county is seeking $2,000,000 for a PFAS cleanup at Paine Field and $2,000,000 for the Snohomish River Trail. He reviewed bills that had died and those…

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