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City of Pleasanton Legislative Platform 2016 • 0 • Goals • Advocate the City's legislative interests at the federal, state and county levels • Inform and provide information to our legislators, city council and staff on the legislative process and key issues and legislation that could have a potential impact on the City • Serve as an active participant with other local governments,the League of California Cities, regional agencies, and local professional organizations on legislative/regulatory issues that are important to the City and our region • Seek grant and funding assistance for City projects, services, and programs Strategies • Communicate legislative positions on proposed federal, state, and county legislation,measures, initiatives, and governmental regulations o Work with City departments and our legislative advocates to develop positions on proposed legislative measures o Review positions and analysis by the League of California Cities,legislative advocates and other local government/professional associations in formulating the City's position o The City will take positions only on proposals that clearly impact our City or are a threat to local control o Actively track key bills through the legislative process o Communicate the City's position through correspondence, testimony,and in-person meetings o Work cooperatively with other cities, associations and the League of California Cities on advocating the City's legislative position o As necessary,participate in the drafting and amending of proposed measures that have the potential to significantly impact the City o Meet with legislators and their representatives, as well as other federal, state and county government officials on a regular basis, to discuss local government issues,proposed legislation, request for funding assistance, and City programs and services • Seek federal, state, and county funding through earmarks, grants and other discretionary funding for City projects, services and programs o Annually identify City projects for potential submittal for federal funding consideration; develop a submittal packet for legislators that provides information and need for the projects o Provide information to City departments on potential grant funding opportunities and recognition programs o Advocate and request letters of support for City projects and grant applications or other resources that are being considered for federal, state and county funding 31 Page