Title
Approval of the City of Hampton 2027 General Assembly Legislative Priorities
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
City Council was briefed by Ed Reed of Two Capitols Consulting, the firm serving as the City's Virginia General Assembly liaison, on the proposed legislative package for the upcoming 2027 General Assembly session during September 9, 2026 City Council Work Session.
Discussion:
The City annually prepares and submits to the General Assembly a package setting forth requests for new laws, revisions to laws, appropriations, and other similar matters for which legislative action is necessary. The City's requests reflect the cumulative concerns of the City Council, the City Manager, and the citizens of the City. The package includes several City-specific requests as well as multiple policy statements regarding regional and statewide matters. It also conveys the City's support for the priorities of some of its community partners. The City's legislative liaison, Two Capitols Consulting, will solicit patrons for each of the City's specific requests and will monitor the progress of those requests, as well as all other matters considered by the General Assembly that may affect the City.
Impact:
Solicit additional legal mechanisms to enhance and improve the City for the benefit of its citizens.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve by motion the 2027 City of Hampton Virginia General Assembly Legislative Priorities.