Title
Approval of the City of Olympia 2020 Legislative Agenda
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the proposed 2020 Legislative Agenda for Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve Olympia’s 2020 Legislative Agenda.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison
Background and Analysis:
On November 4, 2019, the Council was presented with a draft 2020 Legislative agenda. Based on what was heard during that presentation, the following the updated version is presented for approval.
The following are the proposed priorities for Olympia:
• State resources and support to address homelessness, affordable housing, mental health and chemical dependency services.
• Funding for new US 101 Interchange ramps in West Olympia.
• State legislative action related to climate change.
Other items of interest to the City for the 2020 legislative session are:
• Changes to the Property Tax Levy Lid Lift.
• A Ban on Sales/Transport of English and Atlantic Ivy.
• Solid Waste Reduction.
• Funding for new First Responder Regional Training Center.
• Continued Funding for the Capitol Lake - Deschutes Estuary Phase II EIS Process.
• Financial support for the future purchase of the Armory in Olympia.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the proposed 2020 Legislative Agenda
2. Modify and approve the proposed 2020 Legislative Agenda
3. Do not approve the proposed 2020 Legislative Agenda and provide staff with feedback on next steps.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Draft Olympia 2020 Legislative Agenda
Association of Washington Cities 2020 Legislative Priorities