ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anthony Valdez, Assistant City Manager
DATE: January 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Review and Approval of the 2025 Federal Legislative Advocacy Program
[Document Description]
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council approval of the 2025 Federal Legislative Advocacy Program.
BACKGROUND:
Each year, the Bakersfield City Council adopts a Legislative Platform which outlines the City’s legislative priorities and interests. The platform provides general authority and direction regarding advocacy efforts on behalf of the City to the City Manager’s Office, City departments and the City’s legislative advocate.
Following approval of the platform, the City’s advocate will return to the Committee for quarterly updates on positioned bills and activity in the Capitol.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft 2025 Federal Legislative Advocacy Platform