R-22-47RESOLUTION NO. R-22-47
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
THE CITY OF FAIRFAX 2023
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The City of Fairfax is a political 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 2023 Session; and
WHEREAS, The Legislative Liaison, in collaboration with the senior leadership team,
elected officials, boards and commissions, regional association and
jurisdictional partners, has developed the legislative program priorities
and policy statements and recommends the City Council support the
proposed City of Fairfax 2023 Legislative Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Legislative Liaison's
recommendations provided any needed amendments, and wishes to
approve them as the City of Fairfax 2023 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 2023 Legislative Program and endorses, by
reference, the positions contained in the Virginia Municipal League, Northern Virginia
Regional Commission, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia
Transportation Commission, Virginia Local Government IT Executives, Virginia
Commissioners of the Revenue Association and City of Fairfax School Board; and
2. That the Virginia General Assembly is urged to favorably consider and take action
on the legislative priorities provided in City of Fairfax 2023 Legislative Program;
and
3. That the Mayor, Members of City Council, the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer,
City Attorney, Chief of Staff/Legislative Liaison, and other City officials are authorized
and encouraged to represent the City of Fairfax positions, as set forth in the City of
Fairfax 2023 Legislative Program, with respect to prospective legislation and policy
matters being contemplated by the Virginia General Assembly during its 2023 Session;
and
4. That a copy of the approved City of Fairfax 2023 Legislative Program be
forwarded to Senator John "Chap" Petersen and Delegate David Bulova.
Adopted this 29t" day of November, 2022.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember Harmon Aye
Councilmember Lim
Aye
Councilmember Miller
Aye
Councilmember Ross
Aye
Councilmember Steble
Aye
Councilmember Yi
Abstained