Lake Stevens attorneys brief council on ethics, open‑meetings, quasi‑judicial duties and public records City attorneys led extended training for council on being a code city, the role of council members, RCW chapter 42.23 (ethics), quasi‑judicial hearings and the Open Public Meetings Act, and the scope of the Public Records Act — including guidance on councilmembers' social media posts and record retention.

Lake Stevens council members just received critical training on their roles, ethics, and the importance of transparency in city governance.

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City lobbyist outlines Lake Stevens' 2026 legislative priorities and budget pressures City lobbyist Trevor Justin told the council the 2026 legislative session is a short 60-day supplemental year and summarized Lake Stevens' top state funding requests, including $500,000 for a key road extension and continued pursuit of trail and municipal campus funding.

Lake Stevens is gearing up for a crucial 2026 legislative session, with key funding requests on the table and a push for vital infrastructure improvements!

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