Todd Madeksza, Public Affairs Director, will present an update on the County's Legislative Priorities.  Stephanie Smith, Assistant to the City Manager, will present an update on the City's Legislative Priorities.

The Public Affairs and Community Relations Division of Coconino County is responsible for assisting with the coordination, development, and implementation of the County’s intergovernmental relations program and represents the County’s interests with various governmental agencies and officials. County staff coordinates the preparation of communication on activities associated with the intergovernmental relations program.  Staff also reviews, researches, and analyzes proposed state and federal legislation affecting the County.

The City of Flagstaff Intergovernmental Relations Program addresses legislative initiatives at the county, state, and federal levels, which follow annual legislative calendars. The program mission is to develop and advocate for the Flagstaff community by fostering and maintaining relationships with individuals and entities that affect the City’s interests.  As a member of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, the City of Flagstaff assists in the drafting and development of the League's legislative agenda.  The City Manager's Office coordinates an active legislative program focused on protecting the interests of our community and identifying resources available to enhance City services and programs.  The City Council and City Manager's Office work closely with our legislative advocates in Washington, D.C., and Phoenix, as well as with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns to influence policy decisions that affect cities local control and local funding.

COUNCIL GOALS:
1) Invest in our employees and implement retention and attraction strategies
2) Ensure Flagstaff has a long-term water supply for current and future needs
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
4) Develop and implement guiding principles that address public safety service levels through appropriate staff levels
5) Explore and adopt policies to lower the costs associated with housing to the end user
6) Provide a well-managed transportation system
7) Continue to implement the Flagstaff Regional Plan and focus efforts on specific plans
8) Improve effectiveness of notification, communication, and engagement with residents, neighborhoods and businesses and about City services, programs, policies, projects and developments
9) Improve the economic quality of life for Flagstaff through economic diversification, and by fostering jobs and programs that grow wages and revenues
10) Support and assist the most vulnerable
11) Ensure that we are as prepared as possible for extreme weather events