R-20-55RESOLUTION NO. R-20-55
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
THE CITY OF FAIRFAX 2021 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 2021 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 and
recommends the City Council support the proposed City of Fairfax
2021 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
2021 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 2021 Legislative Program and endorses,
by reference, the positions contained in the Virginia Municipal League, Northern
Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission,
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 2021 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 2021 Legislative Program, with respect to prospective
legislation and policy matters being contemplated by the Virginia General Assembly
during its 2021 Session; and
4. That a copy of the approved City of Fairfax 2021 Legislative Program be
forwarded to SenatorJohn "Chap" Petersen and Delegate David Bulova.
Adopted: December 8, 2020
Mayor
ATTEST:
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1005 as 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 Stehle
Aye
Councilmember Yi
Absent