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Receive a verbal update from Paragon Government Relations, the County’s federal Legislative Advocates and Karen Lange, the County’s State Legislative Advocate on legislative matters 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 and Karen Lange, the County’s State Legislative Advocate on legislative matters of interest to the County.
SUMMARY / DISCUSSION:
The County’s federal legislative advocates at Paragon Government Relations will provide a verbal update on key developments in Washington, D.C., including legislation of interest to the County such as Army Corps of Engineers permits related to the Delta Tunnel Project, the FY2026 federal budget, and immigration reform. Additionally, County staff, working in coordination with Karen Lange, the County’s state legislative advocate, will present a verbal update on activity at the State Capitol, including the status of the state budget, legislation of interest, and proposed trailer bill language concerning the Delta Tunnel Project.
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 FY2024/25 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to receive the legislative update; however, the update was requested by the Board at its June 3, 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