Regular-General Government # 27.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 01/27/2026
- Brief Title
- 2026 Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy and Advocacy Priorities for Yolo County
From:
Michael Webb, County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Cindy Perez, Associate Management Analyst, County Administrator's Office, x5775
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Consider adoption of the proposed 2026 Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy and Legislative Advocacy Priorities for Yolo County. (No general fund impact)(Webb/Tengolics/Perez) (Est. Staff Presentation: 5 mins)
Recommended Action
Consider adoption of the proposed 2026 Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy and Legislative Advocacy Priorities for Yolo County.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Operational Excellence |
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In Support of All Goals (Internal Departments Only) |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Legislative Advocacy Update
During the 2025 legislative session, the County took formal positions on eight bills. A comprehensive summary of the outcomes for these measures is provided in the Bills of Interest Outcomes Report (Attachment B).
County staff has worked in consultation with department heads and the Board Ad Hoc to review and recommend updates to the 2026 Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy (Attachments C and D). The proposed revisions primarily represent a continuation of priorities established in the previous cycle.
Recommended Legislative Advocacy Priorities for 2026:
During the 2025 legislative session, the County took formal positions on eight bills. A comprehensive summary of the outcomes for these measures is provided in the Bills of Interest Outcomes Report (Attachment B).
County staff has worked in consultation with department heads and the Board Ad Hoc to review and recommend updates to the 2026 Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy (Attachments C and D). The proposed revisions primarily represent a continuation of priorities established in the previous cycle.
Recommended Legislative Advocacy Priorities for 2026:
- Protect County Revenue Streams: Proactively engage in state budget deliberations to safeguard county revenues and prevent cost-shifting or the imposition of unfunded mandates by the state. A key example is the continuation of our efforts to secure a legislative fix to the County ERAF. If successful, this effort will result in net positive revenue to the County of approximately $3m per year.
- Influence Policy Development: Collaborate with the state legislature to analyze and shape proposed measures that may affect critical funding streams.
- Mitigate Budgetary Impacts: Address potential impacts to County operations resulting from recent federal and state budget actions—such as, but not limited to, H.R. 1—in order to preserve current service levels.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Board Ad Hoc
County Departments
County Departments
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 0
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Attachments
- Att. A. Presentation
- Att. B. Att. B. 2025 Bill Outcome List
- Att. C. Draft Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy
- Att. D. 2026 Draft Intergovernmental Advocacy Policy (Redlined)
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Bryan | Mark Bryan | 01/16/2026 01:59 PM |
| Michael Webb | Michael Webb | 01/21/2026 11:55 AM |
| Cindy Perez (Originator) | Paula Hugi | 01/21/2026 04:39 PM |
| Yen Nguyen | Yen Nguyen | 01/22/2026 10:12 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Cindy Perez
- Started On:
- 01/13/2026 03:21 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/22/2026