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R-23-51RESOLUTION NO. R-23-51 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF FAIRFAX 2024 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 Assemblyduring its 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 Legislative Program and endorses, by reference, the positions contained in the Virginia Municipal League, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Commissioner of the Revenue 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 2024 Legislative Program; and 3. That the Mayor, Members of City Council, the City Manager, Deputy 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 2024 Legislative Program, with respect to prospective legislation and policy matters being contemplated by the Virginia General Assembly during its 2024 Session; and 4. That a copy of the approved City of Fairfax 2024 Legislative Program be forwarded to the City's delegation. Adopted: December 12, 2023 Mayor ATTEST: r ! City Clerk. The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows: VOTE: Councilmember Bates Aye Councilmember Doyle Feingold Aye Councilmember Greenfield Aye Councilmember Lim Aye Councilmember Ross Aye Councilmember Stehle Aye