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City of Pleasanton Legislative Framework • • Strengthen Youth Programs, Services and Activities The City supports legislation and policies that furthers the City's commitment to nurturing a safe, supportive community that is responsive to the full range of needs of all children, youth, and their families. In partnership with youth, we will provide the essential environment to stimulate the individual potential of each young person. Goals • Advocate the City's legislative interests at the federal, state, regional, and county levels • Inform and provide information to our legislators • Inform City Council and staff on the legislative process, 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. • Work collaboratively with Tri-Valley Cities to further The Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework. • Support regional collaboration on legislative issues where there is alignment with the City's Legislative Framework with partners that may include Valley Link, Pleasanton 3 1 1'