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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100126 - FW_ County Road Connection _ September 2026 From: County Road Administration Board <Direct-Mail@crab.wa.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:30 AM To: Heidi Eisenhour <HEisenhour@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: County Road Connection | September 2026 ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. The latest news, changes, announcements and insights from CRAB this month <https://images.e2ma.net/images/spacer.gif> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/9ivbe0c> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/pbwbe0c> A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR.... As we transition into a new season, CRAB is transitioning into a new season as well. Fall represents budget season for state agencies, with budget requests for the upcoming biennial budget cycle submitted to the Governor in mid-September. Our October newsletter will include a full rundown of our budget requests for the biennium, but we also wanted to share an unprecedented budget scenario <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/53wbe0c> with you, as you continue with your budget work. This month's newsletter is where you will also begin learning about our updated Strategic Plan. Over the new few months, we will be writing articles detailing the strategies <https://t.e2ma.net/click /x1p29n/5ngk51mb/lwxbe0c> adopted by agency staff and the board to further our plan goals. We’re always looking for feedback on how to strengthen on work product so please do not hesitate to reach out with your suggestions. It has also been a month of good news. In addition to moving forward on getting disaster relief dollars <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/1oybe0c> out to counties, we are assisting counties with funding to complete new bridge load rating inspections <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/hhzbe0c> (dollars are still available!), and we were able to celebrate a well-deserved award winner <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/x9zbe0c> . Enjoy this edition of CRAB news. We hope to be seeing you soon! Jane Wall, Executive Director <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/d20be0c> Strategic Plan Deep Dive: Increasing CRAB's Presence and Cultivating Relationships This article is the first of a four-part deep dive series on the strategies outlined in our recently adopted 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Your feedback showed that we have successfully been magnifying CRAB's presence AND we also heard from you that... <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/tu1be0c> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/pf3be0c> Announcing the 2026 Program Manager of the Year Award Since 2013, the agency has presented a Project/Program Manager of the Year Award to recognize outstanding performance, public service, and contributions toward the programs and projects that make a difference in our communities across the state. <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/573be0c> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/1s5be0c> $341,000 Committed to Assist Counties Meet Local Bridge Rating Deadline We are pleased to share that funding has been committed to bridge load rating efforts across the state and limited funding is still available to reach the December 2027 deadline. In December... <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/hl6be0c> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/d67be0c> Dear Dungeness County: Adopting the Annual Road Budget How can the wrong sequence of events in the annual budget process create a conundrum for commissioners and engineers? For most of you, the annual budgeting process gets underway in August each year... <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/9q9be0c> MARK YOUR CALENDAR OCTOBER 7-8 APWA Conference <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/5bbce0c> The Davenport Grand | Spokane, WA OCTOBER 15-16 CRAB Board Meeting <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/l4bce0c> Friday Harbor Suites | San Juan County, WA NOVEMBER 17-19 CRAB Presentation Nov 18 County Leaders Conference <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/1wcce0c> Tacoma Convention Center | Tacoma, WA DECEMBER 31 CARS Reporting Deadline <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/hpdce0c> Other noteworthy information....   “Just trying to stop the bleeding”: Lewis County roads fund faces predicted structural budget deficit <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/xhece0c>   Public Works Board awards $7.45 million for disaster recovery and emergency infrastructure repairs <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/dafce0c>   ReliefWorks, a new disaster relief program, launched to support public works professionals following qualifying disasters <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/t2fce0c>   APWA Requesting Feedback for WA Chapter Strategic Plan <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/9ugce0c>   DSHS Disaster Cash Assistance Program <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/pnhce0c>   Fire Management Assistance Grants Available for Those Impacted by Wildfires <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/5fice0c> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/x1p29n/5ngk51mb/l8ice0c> Sign up to receive the newsletters you want or manage your subscription. © 2026 County Road Administration Board. 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