SR 904 widening, liquor and marijuana sales revenue top list of issues local officials will be monitoring in Olympia
Making sure a project widening SR 904 to five lanes between Cheney and Four Lakes gets included in the state's transportation project list will be a top priority for city officials this legislative session.
City of Cheney officials are hoping the old saying "The best offense is a good defense" proves correct when it comes to the upcoming Washington Legislature's short session.
The Legislature's 60-day mid-biennium session begins Jan. 13, and while there will be a lot on legislator's plates to deal with, Cheney Mayor Tom Trulove doesn't expect much action. Particularly in the House of Representatives, whose members' two-year terms are up this coming fall.
"With legislators looking at upcoming elections, they usually don't want to do too much, unless it's popular with voters," Trulove said.
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