Title
Approval of Olympia 2019 Legislative Agenda
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the proposed 2019 Legislative Agenda for Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve Olympia’s 2019 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:
On January 11, 2019, Council, staff, and our lobbyist team will meet with our local delegation to discuss our 2019 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 for new First Responder Regional Training Center.
Staff has also attached a copy of the Association of Washington Cities 2019 Legislative Priorities, which align with several of the proposed Olympia Legislative requests.
Staff is seeking approval of the proposed 2019 Legislative Agenda.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the proposed 2019 Legislative Agenda
2. Modify and approve the proposed 2019 Legislative Agenda
3. Do not approve the proposed 2019 Legislative Agenda and provide staff with feedback on next steps.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Proposed Olympia 2019 Legislative Agenda
Association of Washington Cities 2019 Legislative Priorities