TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the 2019 State Legislative Priorities and Principles.
SUMMARY
DATE: December 4, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Hilary Shine, Executive Director of Communications
SUBJECT: Adoption of 2019 State Legislative Priorities and Principles
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
City of Killeen Governing Standards and Expectations sets forth direction that state legislative principles shall be adopted by City Council to guide representation of City interests at the state level.
A formal list of state legislative principles has been developed to enumerate general positions of support and opposition that can be applied to proposed legislation during the legislative process.
A formal list of state legislative priorities has been developed to enumerate actions we will pursue during the upcoming legislative session.
The adopted 2019 State Legislative Priorities and Principles document will be provided to state representatives of the City of Killeen and other legislators or agencies with an interest in issues that affect the City. It will also be provided to our state lobbyist to guide their work on our behalf.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Alternatives considered: (1) adopt 2019 State Legislative Priorities and Principles; (2) do not adopt 2019 State Legislative Priorities and Principles.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends alternative 1. Adoption of 2019 State Legislative Priorities and Principles complies with City of Killeen Governing Standards and Expectations Section 2-10 and provides the framework for representing the City’s interests at the state government level.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Yes
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
None
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in th...
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