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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 15.A.
For Meeting of: September 20, 2016

ITEM TITLE:2016 State Legislative Report
SUBMITTED BY:Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

At a Yakima City Council study session conducted on Tuesday, August 30th, a request was made to provide Council members with a report regarding the status of legislation the City was actively pursuing, supporting, monitoring, or otherwise tracking during the 2016 session of the Washington State Legislature.

 

Attached is a "City of Yakima Detail Report" produced by City of Yakima Olympia lobbyist Jim Justin.  The report was completed after the legislature completed its 60-day regular session.  Also attached is a PowerPoint report produced by City of Yakima Olympia lobbyist Jennifer Ziegler summarizing the 2016 session.  Mrs. Ziegler's report was completed following adjournment of a special session the legislature conducted from March 11th to March 29th for the specific purpose of adopting a supplemental budget.
ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:NA
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Memorandum re: 2016 State Legislative Report9/9/2016Cover Memo
2016 State Legislative Session - City of Yakima Detail Report9/9/2016Cover Memo
2016 Legislative Wrap-Up - PowerPoint9/9/2016Cover Memo
2016 Session Recap - AWC Government Relations Director Dave Williams9/9/2016Cover Memo