1. Discuss possible date for the 2019 State of Arizona Legislative Trip
2. Discuss possible meeting date with Legislative District 6 Delegation
3. Discussion/Direction regarding current City of Flagstaff State legislative priorities

On Tuesday January 15, 2019, staff was given direction to reschedule the City’s 2019 State of Arizona legislative trip to be held in Phoenix, AZ. Staff along with the City’s State Lobbyist Richard Travis have been working on new date to hold the State trip. The State trip is tentatively scheduled for the week of February 11, 2019 for either that Wednesday or Thursday while the delegation is in session.  The primary purpose of the trip:
 

1. Advocate for Flagstaff projects and priorities contained in the State priority document;
2. Discuss future priorities and to;
3. Discuss supported legislation and/or legislation that impacts the city of Flagstaff and other cities and towns.

Mr. Travis will be an attendance on this trip along with selected city staff and councilmembers.  Mr. Travis, at the direction of city council and staff, will schedule appointments with legislators and state departments that will move forward Flagstaff's priorities.
On Tuesday January 29, 2019, staff will present a draft agenda with draft talking points to council. On Tuesday February 5, 2019, staff will present a final agenda and talking points for approval.
Currently, Mr. Travis is working on scheduling a meeting in Flagstaff with the City’s District 6 delegation. This meeting with the city’s delegates is separate from the State trip. Once the date has been set, staff will inform council (Tentative date is February 1, 2019).

For your convenience, the state priority document has been attached to further the discussion on talking points, changes, additions and/or further direction on these priorities.   
 

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