Hybrid U.P. City Council Meeting, January 20, 2026

The University Place City Council held a hybrid meeting on January 20, 2026, which included a detailed presentation by the University Place School District Superintendent Jeff Chamberlain regarding an upcoming special election on February 10th. The election involves three ballot measures: two replacement levies for educational programs and capital projects, and a $295 million school construction bond aimed at replacing aging school facilities and improving safety and accessibility. The bond would also leverage an additional $60 million in state funding. The council discussed the financial implications, timelines, and community involvement in the bond and levy proposals. Additionally, the council addressed the renaming of Homestead Park to Broback Homestead Park, including considerations for signage and historical plaques funded by the Broback family. The meeting also featured updates on local development projects, the introduction of a new traffic safety officer, and various council member reports. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but the school bond and levies represent significant upcoming capital improvement projects with procurement implications.