Title
2022 Legislative Session Preparation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss potential City of Olympia legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss potential City of Olympia legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Legislative Liaison, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Executive Assistant
Debora Munguia, Contract Lobbyist, Capitol Consulting
Background and Analysis:
In previous years, the discussion with the City Council regarding the City’s Legislative agenda for an upcoming session begins in November, where a draft agenda is presented for discussion and/or approval. In an effort to provide more time and planning for the legislative agenda, staff will have a conversation with the City Council to get an understanding of their thinking on the coming year’s session and issues/topics they want to advocate for along with budget requests.
The City contracts with Debora Munguia with Capitol Consulting to represent the City as our lobbyist. Ms. Munguia, will also be at the meeting to answer any questions Council may have regarding the upcoming session.
The City’s 2021 Legislative priorities from last session are attached as a reference for the discussion.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None at this time.
Options:
1. Discuss potential City of Olympia legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session.
2. Do not discuss potential City of Olympia legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session.
3. Discuss potential City of Olympia legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session at another time.
Financial Impact:
There are no financial impacts related to this item.
Attachments:
2021 Legislative Priorities