Title
City of Olympia 2026 Draft Legislative Agenda Items Discussion
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss the City of Olympia 2026 Draft Legislative Agenda items.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss the City of Olympia 2026 Draft Legislative Agenda items.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison, 360.753.8441
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison
Kyla Shkerich Blair, Principal, Capitol Path Consulting
Daniel Pailthorp, Senior Associate, Capitol Path Consulting
Background and Analysis:
Several months ago, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit submissions from qualified firms to provide state legislative consulting services in support of the City's policy, funding, and regulatory priorities at the Washington State Legislature.
A total of six applications were received and reviewed by a panel consisting of Mayor Payne, Assistant City Manager Debbie Sullivan, and Assistant City Manager Stacey Ray. Following interviews with each of the firms, the panel selected Capitol Path Consulting to represent the City of Olympia in its state legislative lobbying efforts moving forward. At this meeting, Kyla Shkerich Blair, Principal, and Daniel Pailthorp, Senior Associate, with Capitol Path Consulting, will introduce themselves and present draft legislative items for City Council consideration.
The introduction of a new lobbying team provides an opportunity to take a fresh approach to the City's state legislative engagement. In contrast to previous years, when the City presented the 22nd Legislative Delegation with a finalized legislative agenda in we propose that the annual meeting with the delegation occurs in December to share and discuss preliminary items of interest. This will also create space to learn more about the delegation's priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The final 2026 Legislative Agenda will then be brought forward for City Coun...
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