February 2026 Executive Director Update

February 9, 2026

Brandi shared February updates, including plans for the April 15–17 Council Meeting in Lacey with history, community, and quarterly meeting events both in person and online. They also highlighted state and federal advocacy updates, noting concerns about potential program cuts at the state level but confirming continued federal grant funding for the current fiscal year. Finally, the DDC announced the move out of the longtime Martin Way office and asked everyone to stop using that address, with a new location planned for April.

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Bandi Monts
Executive Director/ Pronouns: She, Her
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council
Email: Brandi.Monts@ddc.wa.gov
Office phone: 360.586.3558
Cell phone: 564.999.0079
Physical address: 2600 Martin Way East, Suite F, Olympia, WA 98506
Mailing address: P.O. Box 48314, Olympia, WA 98504
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