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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2061 - 2023 Legislative AgendaWashington Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE DURING THE 2023 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to pursue certain legislative issues for 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes this agenda is not all encompassing, in that certain additional items may arise during the legislative session that require support or opposition; and WHEREAS, a legislative agenda outlines the priority issues that elected officials may discuss when speaking to members of the Washington State Legislature; and WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to these priorities at the City Council Meeting on December 5, 2022, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The Tukwila City Council has identified priorities for the 2023 Washington State Legislative Session that provide a framework for advocacy on behalf of the community. The City of Tukwila 2023 Legislative Agenda is hereby incorporated by reference as Attachment A. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this 'v` day of -1.)c-ernbc , 2022. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: eht.e;dt- 06/1'ezhe4i r,2,y,213DOec 1,510 hr. D50,71D7PEIT7o, 4e/ Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Thomas McLeod, CotnciI President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: ,,,ignod $0.111.9SZDoca.corr, Sa'ad/ 81,1n. Office of the City Attorney Attachment A: City of Tukwila 2023 Legislative Agenda CelLegIslative DevelopmenUegislative Agenda for 2023 11-29-22 RB AY Review and analysis by Andy Youn Filed with the City Clerk: -2-6122 - Passed by the City Council: I 2 -5-2-2 Resolution Number: 7 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT A City of Tukwila 2023 Legislative Agenda Transportation & Infrastructure • Provide funding for the full replacement of the Tukwila Community Center's heating and air cooling system, which is functionally obsolete and impedes the City's ability to provide full programming and meet critical safety -net needs during extreme winter events. • Create stable, reliable infrastructure assistance funding for cities to assist in repairing roads, bridges and other public infrastructure that support economic development. • Honor funding commitments made in Move Ahead Washington. Housing & Human Services • Address the housing stability crisis by providing additional tools for rental assistance, foreclosure/eviction prevention and capital construction of affordable housing, including starter homes and options for people aging. • Fund additional investments in behavioral health, including in-patient and out-patient facilities, as an alternative to jail and align State law with best practices to allow individuals in crisis to receive necessary and life-saving services. • We strongly encourage the State to adequately fund human services programs for the health of the safety net. Advancing Equity • Develop and implement a racial equity toolkit for legislation, policies and programs to advance racial equity in Washington. • Ensure affordable, high-quality broadband internet access as defined by SB 5717 is available to all households and businesses to provide educational, entrepreneurial, business and accessibility equity for all Washingtonians to access the internet. • Enact a financial inclusion law that will address the public safety and equal access issues caused by bank de -risking. Law Enforcement Use of Force • Respond to the Blake decision by revising the current system so that it can be more effectively administered within and across jurisdictions, including funding for cities affected by changes resulting from the Blake decision. • Further clarify the ability for law enforcement to conduct vehicle pursuits using a reasonable suspicion standard in specific circumstances when there is an immediate threat to public safety. Revenue Reform • Allow cities the authority and flexibility to address the fact that growth in the cost of services continue to outstrip revenues. • The state should amend the law that limits annual property tax growth to 1 percent and work with cities to authorize additional funding flexibility and opportunities at the local level. Education • Implement needs -based funding for allocation of social emotional student support resources and expand funding for learning opportunities for summer school students. � Increase funding for homeless students and secondary ELL students, � Incorporate early learning for Iow-income students as a part of Basic Education. Preserve Lodging Tax Flexibility * Ensure the definition of "tourist" in Washington State remains flexible to allow jurisdictions and Lodging Tax Advisory Committees to distribute lodging tax dollars in a manner that best serves each individual community. Preparing for Our Future • Enact policies to prepare to combat climate change, including adequately budgeting for its effects and providing tools to cities to prepare and address the ramifications of flooding, pollution and other key factors. � Continue to invest in workforce education and job training to ensure Washingtonians have access to high-quality career and technical education opportunities. � Support a permanent policy that allows greater flexibility for local governments to hold virtual meetings without a physical location.