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:
recommendation
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:
N/A
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
April 2026
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
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):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Mayor's Budget
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
? 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
N/A
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
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