Submitted by: Laura Reams
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Adoption of FY24 Legislative Agenda
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and Council adopt the following legislative and bond bill priorities to be presented at a Joint District 22 Legislative Dinner on November 28, 2023.
Legislative Priorities:
* Affordable Housing
* Environmental Sustainability
* Grants/Programs for Recruitment & Retention of Police Officers
* Infrastructure & State Rd Improvements
* Juvenile Justice Reform
* Mental Health & Addiction Support
* Regional Economic Development & Growth
Bond Bill Priorities:
Communications & Technology for Public Safety Headquarters: Funding Request - $2.0M
Stormwater Mitigation & Repairs at City Municipal Building: Funding Request - $550K
Environmental Depot: Funding Request - $650K
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Summary Background:
The District 22 municipalities will host the first ever joint legislative dinner on November 28th, at 5:30 pm to discuss their legislative priorities.
Below is the list of our legislative priorities and bond bill priorities that Mayor Croslin will brief. This list is based on the recent work of the City Council.
Proposed Legislative Priorities: These items will be presented as joint priorities for all District 22 municipalities. They are listed in alphabetical order.
* Affordable Housing includes consideration of bills for stabilizing rent, live where work and tax incentives, and development standards.
* Environmental Sustainability (Clean water, stormwater, climate change, CPTED)
* Grants/Programs for Recruitment & Retention of Police Officers
* Infrastructure & state roadway improvements (East West Hwy/MD 410; MD 208/Hamilton St)
* Juvenile Justice Reform - greater investment in juvenile diversion programs.
* Mental Health & Addiction Support (stabilization center, education funding set asides)
* Regional Economic Development & Growth (Attracting Businesses)
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