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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 3.E.
For Meeting of: January 13, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Resolution regarding 2026 state legislative priorities
SUBMITTED BY: Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At its December 9th, 2025, meeting, the Council directed staff to prepare a resolution regarding some of
the Council's 2026 state legislative priorities. A draft resolution based on Council input provided
December 9th is provided for Council consideration.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: An Engaged Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution_State_Legislative_Priorities
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Washington State Legislature to focus on and act on the
legislative priorities during its 2026 session expressed by the Yakima City
Council in this resolution.
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council encourages the Washington State Legislature to
consider and adopt legislation during its 2026 session to more equitably share tax revenue with
cities throughout Washington State so cities can more effectively meet local service obligations
and expectations; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council encourages the Washington State Legislature to
consider and adopt legislation during its 2026 session to stimulate economic development at the
local level by reducing government regulatory oversight and providing incentives to businesses,
especially small businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council encourages the Washington State Legislature to
consider and adopt legislation during its 2026 session to hold those who do not abide by duly-
established laws fully accountable; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council encourages the Washington State Legislature to
consider and adopt legislation during its 2026 session to reduce the continually escalating costs
of healthcare and increase the accessibility of healthcare in less-populated areas of the state;
and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council encourages the Washington State Legislature
during its 2026 session to consider and adopt legislation to rollback recently adopted state
regulations, such as carbon emissions standards, that add costs to residents, businesses, local
government, etc. while providing only marginal environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council encourages the Washington State Legislature to
consider and adopt legislation during its 2026 session to assist cities in addressing the multiple
negative impacts and increased costs of homelessness; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the Yakima City Council encourages the Washington State Legislature to consider and act
during its 2026 session on the legislative priorities as stated in this resolution in order to
promote and protect the general health, welfare, and safety of all Yakima residents.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13th day of January, 2026.
Matt Brown, Mayor
ATT EST:
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
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