2026 Legislative Send-Off: Mason County Chambers & EDC Talk Priorities with Lawmakers

Описание: This is the full uncut recording of the 2026 Legislative Send-Off hosted jointly by the Shelton-Mason County Chamber, the North Mason Chamber, and the EDC of Mason County. Senator Drew MacEwen, Representative Travis Couture, and Representative Dan Griffey sit down with moderator Jeff Slakey to walk through the issues that will shape the upcoming short session in Olympia.

The conversation covers taxes, the regulatory environment, business competitiveness, housing pressures, permitting timelines, infrastructure investments, public safety, apprenticeships, and how state-level decisions land on Mason County employers.

You’ll hear direct remarks from the Chambers and EDC, a breakdown of the unified 2026 legislative priorities, and a wide-ranging Q&A that touches on workforce, inflation, public safety staffing, copper theft, and challenges local governments face with shrinking revenue and rising costs.

If you’re a business leader, local government partner, or anyone trying to understand how the 2026 session could affect Mason County, this conversation gives useful context straight from your elected officials.

00:00 – Introductions & Event Welcome
02:16 – Joint Chamber/EDC Overview & Legislative Priorities
06:40 – Business Climate, Taxes & Employer Costs
17:56 – Infrastructure, Power, Water & Broadband Expansion Needs
23:58 – Permitting Reform & Site Readiness
28:55 – Workforce, CTE, Apprenticeships & Job Training Gaps
37:30 – Housing, Growth Constraints & Local Government Challenges
45:40 – Preparing for the 2026 Short Session
49:22 – Q&A: Live Demonstrations Tax, Law Enforcement Staffing Timelines
55:10 – Closing Remarks from Chambers & EDC

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