Title
Approval of the City of Hampton, Virginia's 2019 General Assembly Priorities
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Council was briefed by Two Capitols Consulting, the City's Virginia General Assembly legislative liaison, on the proposed legislative package for the upcoming 2019 General Assembly session during the October 10th Work Session.
Discussion:
The City annually prepares and submits to Virginia’s 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 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. The City’s lobbyist, Two Capitols Consulting, will solicit patrons for each of the City specific requests and will monitor the progress of the City’s requests, as well as all other matters considered by the General Assembly that may affect the City.
Impact:
See Discussion above.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approval of the Legislative Package.