Cheney sets water, internet and transportation as priorities

CHENEY – The state Legislature began its 60-day short session on Monday, Jan. 13, and legislators will be hearing from a lot of people on a lot of issues over the next two months.

You can count representatives from the city of Cheney among those vocalizing concerns. Specifically, a list of seven priorities for the city passed by the City Council in December — at the top of which is continuing advocacy for funding for a water re-use system and conservation programs.

The city has at times imposed irrigation restriction measures over the past few years due to declining levels in reservoirs arisin...