Legislation Details

File #: CM 26-263   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Agenda Ready for Committee of the Whole
File created: 4/20/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
On agenda: 5/12/2026 Final action:
Title: 2026 Federal Lobbyist Update with Manatt
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo
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TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Executive

Malisa Files

425-556-2166

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Executive

Yuni Yu

Executive Department Supervisor

 

 

TITLE:

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2026 Federal Lobbyist Update with Manatt

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

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Federal Lobbyist Manatt’s Government Advocacy & Contracting Managing Director, Leslie Pollner will provide a general update to the City of Redmond’s Councilmembers on federal activities and issues of interest to the City.

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

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                     Required:

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                     Council Request:

April 2026

                     Other Key Facts:

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OUTCOMES:

Federal Lobbyist Manatt’s Government Advocacy & Contracting Managing Director, Leslie Pollner will brief the City of Redmond’s Councilmembers on recent developments at the federal level, including updates on congressional activity and initiatives affecting the local level. The presentation will include an overview of Manatt’s advocacy on behalf of the City of Redmond.

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

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                     Outreach Methods and Results:

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                     Feedback Summary:

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BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

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Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

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Budget Priority:

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Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

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Funding source(s):

Mayor’s Budget

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

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  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

8/4/2025

Special Meeting

Receive Information

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

None proposed at this time

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Time Constraints:

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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

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ATTACHMENTS:

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