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Legislative Activity is a citywide initiative that promotes and engages Tigard values at the state and federal
level,guided by City Management and Leadership Team
Project Description:
Each year, City Council sets the policy direction for the City through the adoption of state and federal legislative agendas.
During the legislative session, city teammates work within the policy direction established by City Council and the values
established in the citywide Strategic Plan to form stances or recommendations on legislation. Throughout this process, Council
may direct the City Manager to task city teammates with pursuing additional initiatives or to discuss position on legislation.
Background: Benefits:
Tigard is Oregon's 12th largest city with a population of Engaging in state and federal legislative activity opens the door
55,854.The city is largely to various funding opportunities and laws that support delivery
residential and offers a mix of industrial,commercial,and of Tigard vision and values.These opportunities for investment
retail space which results in a daytime population around and representation result in tangible change for our community
100,000. Due to the demand placed on its transportation, such as key safety improvements,supporting economic
water and public safety resources,Tigard faces big-city development,and more.
infrastructure issues.The City of Tigard supports equitable,
accessible,and climate friendly transportation and Actions
infrastructure policy and investments. ► Advocate for community needs such as the jurisdictional
In September 2020,Tigard City Council adopted a strategic transfer of Hall Blvd,improvements to the Fanno Creek Trail,
plan to be an "equitable community that is walkable, and digital access.
healthy, and accessible for everyone"This strategic vision, ► Pursue funding opportunities such as Building Resilient
along with three strategic priorities, objectives, and metrics, Infrastructure and Communities(BRIC)and Community-
provide guidance and direction for the city's priorities for the Oriented Policing Services(COPS).
next 5 years. ► Strategically invest American Rescue Plan Act funding.
The City has a contract with CFM,a DC-based lobbying firm, ► Track state bills and provide testimony.
for advocacy,support,and technical guidance around the ► Implement projects that have received funding such as
federal agenda. Hunziker Industrial Core.
► CFM performs the following activities in support of the City:
Links
► Assist in federal funding pursuits, including: 2022 State Legislative Agenda
• Grant opportunity notification https://bit.IV/3DzzouR
• Grant development and review 2022 Federal Legislative Agenda
► Support in developing and sustaining long-term https://bit.IV/3FCSHK9
relationships with elected officials CFM
► Provide strategic advice on governmental issues by meeting https://cfmadvocates.com/
with the team and presenting to Council with city team About Hunziker
► Coordinate D.C.visits for City Council and City Manager https://bit.IV/3UonVhK