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ARF- 6416

Regular Agenda Item 2. A.

Special BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	01/08/2021
Submitted For:	James Menlove	Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board
Department:	County Manager

Information

Request/Subject

Gila County Legislative Priorities

Background Information

On January 5, 2021, the Board of Supervisors awarded Professional Services Contract No. 072120 to Policy Development Group (PDG) for a period of one year with the option to renew the contract for three one-year periods.

Evaluation

PDG will provide legislative advocacy at the local and state level for programs, projects and legislation that is of interest and affects Gila County such as cost shifts, water, forest issues and broadband. The Fifty-fifth Legislature-First Regular Session will take place on Monday, January 11, 2021. It is important for the Board to meet with PDG staff to discuss and prioritize legislative issues.

Conclusion

It is imperative that PDG staff meet with the Board members and County staff to discuss and prioritize those County issues that need to be addressed at the state level by PDG before the next legislative session begins.

Recommendation

N/A

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion regarding County legislative priorities that will be addressed by Policy Development Group at the Arizona State Legislature or within state agencies in the next year. (James Menlove)

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