R-19-36RESOLUTION NO. R-19-36
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF FAIRFAX 2020 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
AND STRATEGIES FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2020 LONG SESSION
WHEREAS, The City of Fairfax is apolitical subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
and, as such, has an interest in prospective legislation that will come before the
Virginia General Assembly during its 2020 Session; and
WHEREAS, The Legislative Liaison, in collaboration with the senior leadership team, elected
officials, boards and commissions, regional groups and associations, has
developed the legislative program and recommends the City Council support the
proposed City of Fairfax 2020 Legislative Program as its legislative program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Legislative Liaison's recommendations and
wishes to approve them as the City of Fairfax 2020 Legislative Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,
Virginia:
1. That it hereby approves the City of Fairfax 2020 Legislative Program and endorses, by
reference, the positions contained in the Virginia Municipal League, Northern Virginia
Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Environmental
Sustainability Committee, Commissioner of the Revenue, Commission for Women, and
City of Fairfax School Board; and
2. That the Virginia General Assembly is urged to favorably consider and take action on the
legislative initiatives provided in City of Fairfax 2020 Legislative Program; and
3. That the Mayor, Members of City Council, the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager,
the City Attorney, and Legislative Liaison are authorized and encouraged to represent the
City of Fairfax positions, as set forth in the City of Fairfax 2020 Legislative Program,
with respect to prospective legislative and policy matters being contemplated by the
Virginia General Assembly during its 2020 Session; and
4. That a copy of the approved City of Fairfax 2020 Legislative Program be forwarded to
Senator John "Chap" Petersen and Delegate David Bulova.
Introduced: October 29, 2019
Adopted: December 3, 2019
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember DeMarco Aye
Councilmember Lim
Absent
Councilmember Miller
Aye
Councilmember Passey
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye
Councilmember Yi
Abstain