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7.
City Council Work Session
Meeting Date:
11/26/2013
Co-Submitter:
Kevin Burke, City Manager
From:
Jerene Watson, Deputy City Manager

TITLE

Draft 2014 City of Flagstaff State & Federal Legislative Priorities Agenda

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Review and discuss projects and positions proposed as legislative priorities for the City in 2014 covering regional, state and federal issues that provide guidance to City staff and contracted lobbyists representing the City in regional meetings, in state forums involving the Governor, state agencies or before the State Legislature, Congress and federal agencies. 

INFORMATION

The attached State and Federal Legislative Priorities agenda provides the platform that establishes City of Flagstaff positions on issues, policies and projects of legislative interest.  Materials that guide our lobbying and communication efforts and comprise the context for this legislative agenda include:
  • Legislative Protocols
  • Annual Legislative Calendar which provides a high level overview of how legislation flows at the state and federal levels.
  • League of Arizona Cities and Towns 2014 Legislative Resolutions that will guide the League's lobbying efforts in the next state legislative session on behalf of municipalities.
  • League's 2013 Municipal Policy Statement
  • Our own guiding principles
Issues identified may impact the Council's vision and mission in fulfilling City goals and objectives, promoting community values and protecting residents' quality of life.  A final Legislative Priorities agenda will be drafted based upon Council comments and direction relating to the attached draft and brought back for adoption following tonight's discussion.

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