DATE:
May 20, 2025
TO:
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
LaTanya Bellow, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Proposed 2025/2026 State And Federal Legislative Agenda Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from Niccolo De Luca, Vice President for Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA), the City’s legislative consultant, and discuss the proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal legislative agenda.
Discussion
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. has prepared a draft legislative platform (Attachment A) for the City Council’s discussion and adoption. The 2025/2026 legislative platform will reflect the priorities of the City Council and includes advocating for legislation, regulations, and funding that is consistent with the City’s adopted goals. Our legislative agenda will be fluid as some issues will be addressed with introduced legislation and other legislative efforts.
Fiscal Impact
There is no current fiscal impact related to this item.
Staff Communication with the Public
Staff has had no communication with the public related to this item.
Conflict of Interest
There is no conflict of interest related to this item.
Conclusion
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal legislative agenda.
PREPARED BY: April Foran, City Clerk
Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
LaTanya Bellow, City Manager
Attachments
Attachment A – Proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal Legislative Agenda Proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal Legislative Agenda City Council Meeting | May 20, 2025
City of Emeryville
CALIFORNIA
MEMORANDUM