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RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-009
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 urges the Washington State Legislature to pursue
focused reforms during its 2026 session to equitably share tax revenue with cities so cities can
sustainably fund essential services; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council urges the Washington State Legislature to advance
policies during its 2026 session to stimulate local economic development by reducing
unnecessary regulatory burdens and strengthening incentives for small business growth; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council urges the Washington State Legislature to support
measures during its 2026 session to restore accountability for criminal activity and strengthen
public safety outcomes for residents; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council urges the Washington State Legislature to promote
policies during its 2026 session to lower healthcare costs, expand access in rural and
underserved communities, and remove barriers that disproportionately affect smaller cities; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council urges the Washington State Legislature to oppose
overly prescriptive and costly state regulations, including certain carbon standards, that impose
disproportionate financial burdens on families, businesses, and local governments; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council urges the Washington State Legislature to support
practical and community based approaches to homelessness that balance compassion with
accountability and protect public spaces, neighborhoods, and local businesses; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the Yakima City Council urges the Legislature to enact these priorities to strengthen local
authority, ensure fiscal responsibility, and improve public safety in order to promote and protect
the general health, welfare, and safety of Yakima residents.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13th day of January, 2026.
Rosalinda lbarra, City Cle
;t Brown, Mayor
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
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
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.
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