MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
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2019 Legislative Session Update
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
recommendation
For information only.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Nina Rivkin, Chief Policy Advisor, (425) 556-2103
Briahna Murray, State Lobbyist, (253) 310-5477, bmurray@gth-gov.com <mailto:bmurray@gth-gov.com>
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
At the June 11, 2019, City Council study session, Briahna Murray, the City’s State Lobbyist, will provide an overview of the 2019 Legislative Session, an update on how the City fared on its top priority 2019 legislative issues, and identify upcoming issues.
The City’s top priority legislative issues for the 2019 legislative session were:
• Affordable Housing
• Homelessness, Mental Health, Drug Dependency, and Human Services
• Fund and Safeguard State Revenues and Local Options to Better Enable Cities to Address Community Needs
• Hartman Pool Improvements
• Support Association of WA Cities and Sound Cities Association Legislative Efforts
The City’s 2019 State Legislative Agenda is included in Attachment A. The presentation that will be provided to Council is included in Attachment B. The City of Redmond 2019 Legislative Session Comprehensive Report, prepared by Briahna Murray, is included in Attachment C.
IV. PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS HELD
City Council meeting with District 48 and 45 Legislators on January 8, 2019, to discuss the City’s 2019 Legislative Agenda and top priority issues.
V. IMPACT
A. Service/Delivery:
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B. Fiscal Note:
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VI. ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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VII. TIME CONSTRAINTS
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VIII. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: City of Redmond 2019 State Legislative Agenda
Attachment B: Presentation for City Council Study Session
Attachment C: City of Redmond 2019 Legislative Session Comprehensive Report