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LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
City Council
February 15, 2022
City Manager’s Office
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2 1. City Council considers an update to the Legislative Platform on a biennial basis to coincide with the legislative session;
2. The purpose of the Platform is:
a) Provide focus and guide the City's legislative advocacy efforts;
b) Ensure the most effective use of available resources; and c) Provide a streamlined process for City staff and our Legislative Advocacy team to timely respond to legislative proposals.
BACKGROUND
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3 3. The proposed update has been developed with input from:
a) The Mayor and City Council
b) Department Heads
c) City Manager's Office staff
BACKGROUND
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4 1. Priority areas in the Platform include:
a) Arts, Culture and Recreation
b) Community Well-Being
c) Economic Opportunity
d) Environmental Stewardship
e) High Performing Government
f) Infrastructure, Mobility and Connectivity
DISCUSSION
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5 2. The Principal of Local Control is woven throughout each priority area;
3. Approval of the Platform authorizes the City to support legislation consistent with the Platform and oppose legislation inconsistent with the Platform.
4. Additional issues are likely to arise during the legislative session that are not included in the Platform; and
5. These issues will be addressed accordingly and may
necessitate additional consideration by the Council.
DISCUSSION
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6 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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7 That the City Council:
1. Review and approve the City's Legislative Platform; and
2. Direct staff to coordinate with the City's legislative advocacy team to advance the City’s legislative priorities and actively pursue grant funding for priority projects.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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