Title
Approval of the Draft 2025 City of Olympia Federal Legislative Agenda
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Draft 2025 City of Olympia Federal Legislative agenda.
Report
Issue:
Whether t to approve the draft 2025 City of Olympia Federal Legislative agenda.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison
Rick Desimone, Desimone Consulting Group
Background and Analysis:
Staff will present the draft 2025 City of Olympia Federal Legislative agenda. Federal Lobbyist Rick Desimone will also be present for questions and discussion.
Through our Federal lobbyist, the City will work to engage federal elected officials and government representatives on issues of priority, including securing federal funding that warrants Congressional or other Federal government engagement. The City is prioritizing policies which create solutions for housing and homelessness; support the Deschutes Estuary project; promote economic and infrastructure development; promote the health and safety of its residents; protect residents' rights; expand childcare opportunities and secure Congressional funding for priority projects.
Climate Analysis:
The City of Olympia's 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda includes supporting the clean-up of Capitol Lake and the restoration of the Deschutes Estuary, addresses sea level rise in Budd Inlet to minimize flooding, protects critical infrastructure and assets, and supports and protects coastal ecosystems necessary to help restore salmon and other native species.
Equity Analysis:
The City of Olympia's 2025 Federal Agenda includes supporting issues that affect marginalized members of our community to include homelessness and affordable housing.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There are no specific community concerns regarding this item, however many of the items support the needs an...
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