CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: 2026 Legislative Platform Update
MEETING DATE: March 18, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Jackson, Senior Management Analyst REVIEWED BY: Philip Southard, Communications and Government Affairs Director
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review and approve the 2026 Legislative Platform.
DISCUSSION
Since incorporation in 2008, the City has consistently advocated legislative and regulatory issues of regional, state, and federal significance. In 2020, the City Council adopted a formal legislative program consisting of a Legislative Platform (Platform) and City Council Policy to ensure that positions on critical matters could be addressed expeditiously. The Platform defines the City’s legislative priorities and is used to guide City officials and staff in responding to regional, state, and federal issues to ensure alignment with Council goals.
Legislative Platform
The Platform is designed to be a living document that evolves and allows City officials and staff to promptly address issues potentially impacting the community. It is based upon the City’s history of legislative actions, departmental review, alignment with the City’s adopted Strategic Plan, and review of priorities from the League of California Cities. The Platform is divided into the following seven categories:
1. Community Services
2. Environmental Quality
3. Governance, Transparency & Labor Relations
4. Housing, Community & Economic Development
5. Public Safety
6. Revenue & Taxation
7. Transportation, Communications & Public Works
City of Menifee Staff Report
2026 Legislative Platform Update
March 18, 2026
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The Platform was most recently reviewed and updated by the City Council on February 19, 2025.
The 2026 Legislative Platform has been simplified and updated to include the following additions to address growing needs in the community:
Community Services:
Human Services
oMilitary/Veterans - Support legislation and funding for programs that preserve and expand military and veteran resources.
Public Safety:
Animal Services
oAnimal Services - Support legislation and funding for programs to provide low or no-cost Spay/Neuter clinics to reduce animal shelter intake rates.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
The Legislative Platform affects all Strategic Plan objectives.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026 Legislative Platform