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Federal Agenda (B)
This is a request for the City Commission to approve the Federal Agenda
Explanation
Annually, the City Commission adopts the federal agenda which is a compilation of the City’s priority issues for the upcoming legislative session and provides Congressional delegation members with comprehensive information to focus their efforts on specific legislative priorities and initiatives related to the City.
On July 6, 2017, Van Scoyoc Associates was approved as the City’s federal lobbyist and on October 3rd we held a Federal Workshop with the City Commission to develop the federal agenda.
In accordance with the adopted Strategic Framework, the City has four main areas of focus for the federal agenda : 1) Support a Strong Economy through catalyzing job diversity, entrepreneurship and small business vitality; 2) Foster Greater Equity by strengthening neighborhoods, provide equitable services, and support access to housing; 3) Plan For A Better Future by promoting opportunities for youth, families, and seniors and preserve our resources; and 4) Become A Community Model by leveraging partnerships and innovation to transform our city.
Congressional members and their staff are working with our State and Federal Lobbyists and Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator to produce precise language that, if adopted, will provide legislative advocacy and potential discretionary funding for city projects.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
The Commission: 1) approve the federal agenda; 2) allow the federal lobbyists, General Government’s Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator and GRU’s Government Relations Liaison to advocate for items approved on the agenda.