Title
2018 Legislative Overview
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Briefing only, no action required.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the 2018 Legislative session.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, Executive Department, 360.753.8740
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Ziegler, Jennifer Ziegler Public Affairs
Debora Munguia, Jennifer Ziegler Public Affairs
Background and Analysis:
As Council is aware, for 2018 we have hired Jennifer Ziegler Public Affairs to represent the City as our lobbyist. Ms. Ziegler and her associate, Debora Munguia will provide Council with an overview of the 2018 Legislative session, including items of importance for Cities, and expectations for actions during the 60-day session. At its December 12, 2017 meeting, Council adopted the City of Olympia 2018 Legislative Agenda, which includes:
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.
A copy of Olympia’s Legislative Agenda is attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Briefing only, no action required.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Olympia 2018 Legislative Agenda