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Sen. Kaufman, city lobbyists brief Kent on legislative wins, budget concerns
Summary
Sen. Claudia Kaufman and Kent lobbyists reported flood relief and senior tax relief wins, but warned of budget uncertainty and local funding shortfalls after the 2026 legislative session. City staff highlighted dozens of bills the city must implement and several unfunded mandates.
Sen. Claudia Kaufman, D-47, told the Kent City Council on April 21 that the 60-day 2026 legislative session delivered a mix of targeted wins for the district and open questions for cities. "We expanded the senior citizen property tax relief program," Kaufman said, adding that the change "creates a $7,500 standard deduction for those who qualify." She also highlighted new renter flood-zone disclosure rules and a flood caucus intended to coordinate flood response and mitigation funding.
Kyle Moore, Kent’s government affairs and regional policy manager, and Brianna Murray, the city’s lobbyist with Gordon Thomas Honeywell, said…
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