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Receive a verbal update from Paragon Government Relations, the County’s federal legislative advocates, on federal legislative matters of interest to Solano County; Receive a verbal update from Karen Lange, the County’s state legislative advocate, on state legislative and budgetary matters of interest to the County, including the Governor’s proposed State Budget and key bills of interest to the County
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Published Notice Required? Yes _______ No ___X__
Public Hearing Required? Yes _______ No ___X__
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a verbal update from Paragon Government Relations, the County’s federal legislative advocates, on federal legislative matters of interest to Solano County; receive a verbal update from Karen Lange, the County’s state legislative advocate, on state legislative and budgetary matters of interest to the County, including the Governor’s proposed State Budget and key bills of interest to the County.
SUMMARY / DISCUSSION:
Paragon Government Relations, the County’s federal legislative advocates, will provide a verbal update on federal legislative matters of interest to Solano County. Karen Lange, the County’s state legislative advocate, will provide a verbal update on key state legislative and budget matters affecting the County, including the Governor’s proposed State Budget, and an overview of bills of interest to Solano County.
Last October, the Board adopted a comprehensive set of Legislative Platforms to guide the County’s advocacy efforts and provide clear policy direction. If legislative matters arise between this report and the next scheduled update, staff will reference the adopted platforms to determine the County’s position and, as appropriate, prepare correspondence and advocate positions subject to the Chair’s approval. Measures that fall outside the scope of the platforms or warrant additional policy discussion will be brought forward to the full Board for direction.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The County’s Legislative Affairs efforts are embedded in the County Administrator’s Office and designed to result in additional funding and cost avoidance relative to Solano County. The cost of preparing this report is nominal and is included in the County Administrator’s FY2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to receive the legislative update; however, this is not recommended, as the Board gave direction to use this approach when they dissolved the County’s Legislative Committee at their January 7, 2025, meeting.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Staff consulted with Solano County Department Heads, Paragon Government Relations, SYASL Partners, Inc. to compile this legislative report.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION