Title
Approval of the City of Olympia 2018 Legislative Agenda
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the proposed 2018 Legislative Agenda for Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve Olympia’s 2018 Legislative Agenda.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, Executive Department, 360.753.8740
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8740
Background and Analysis:
In January 2018, Council, staff, and our lobbyist team will meet with our local delegation to discuss our 2018 Legislative Agenda (attached). Staff is proposing the following priorities for Olympia:
1) State resources and support to address homelessness, affordable housing, mental health and chemical dependency services.
2) Funding for new US 101 Interchange ramps in West Olympia.
3) Funding and policy guidance for research and future projects to address Sea Level Rise.
4) Funding to accomplish the work of the Capital Lake/Deschutes EIS Process.
Staff has also attached a copy of the Association of Washington Cities 2018 Legislative Priorities which align with several of the proposed Olympia Legislative requests.
As Council is aware, for 2018 we have hired Jennifer Ziegler Public Affairs to represent the City as our lobbyist in the upcoming session. Ms. Ziegler and her team will be assisting the City with preparation for our legislative breakfast, scheduled for January 9, 2018, and will also be presenting a legislative outlook before the Council on January 16, 2018.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the proposed 2018 Legislative Agenda
2. Modify and approve the proposed 2018 Legislative Agenda
3. Do not approve the proposed 2018 Legislative Agenda and provide staff with feedback on next steps.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Proposed Olympia 2018 Legislative Agenda
Association of Washington Cities 2018 Legislative Priorities