Title
2021 Legislative Session Overview and Review of the Draft 2021 Legislative Agenda
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the 2021 Legislative session and review the draft 2021 Legislative Agenda.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the 2021 Legislative session and review the draft 2021 Legislative Agenda.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison
Debora Munguia, Capitol Consulting
Background and Analysis:
The City contracts with Debora Munguia with Capitol Consulting to represent the City as our lobbyist. Ms. Munguia, will provide Council with an overview of the upcoming 2021 Legislative session, including how the session will be conducted in the midst of a pandemic, items of importance for Cities, and expectations for actions during the session.
Staff will also share an initial draft of Olympia’s Legislative Agenda. Council will adopt the City of Olympia 2021 Legislative Agenda at its December 15, 2020 meeting.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Receive the briefing and provide feedback on the draft 2021 legislative agenda.
2. Do not receive the briefing or provide feedback on the draft 2021 legislative agenda.
3. Receive the briefing and provide feedback on the draft 2021 legislative agenda at another time.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Draft 2021 Legislative Agenda