HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-2021 Legislative Update1
Federal and State Session Update
Federal Way City Council
February 16, 2020
Steve McNey
Communications & Government Affairs Coordinator
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Federal Session Update
Federal Support
1.9 Trillion proposed COVID relief package
(1.7 million to Federal Way)
Includes more funding for vaccinations,
education, outreach to historically marginalized
communities and business assistance.
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Federal Support (continued)
“Justice Now” body cam funding from
redirected program from last administration
Transportation (April/May “earmarks”
for Triangle Project)
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Federal Support (continued)
Ball fields (direct funds, not subject to
appropriation—early summer)
Clean Energy Bill with LED funding,
Municipal Internet enhancement and EV
chargers (Spring/Summer)
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Olympia Session Update
Transportation Asks
50 million for City Center Access
5 million for 314th/Hwy 99 pedestrian, bicycle and
traffic capacity
20 million (each) for widening of SW 336th /SW
340th and S 356th
373rd/Hwy 99—3.5 million
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Olympia Session Update
State COVID-19 Legislation
--Humanatarian and Business Relief
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Olympia Session Update
Public Safety
Body Cams—the “ask” is “in.”
Police Reform initiatives—watching closely
Community Programs
Being advocated
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Input, Questions and Comments
