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Resolution No, 2cD-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE
DURING THE 2024 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature will convene for its regular session on
Monday, January 8, 2024, and the City Council agrees to pursue certain legislative issues; 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 recognizes this agenda is not all encompassing, in that certain
additional items may arise during the legislative session that require support or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council has identified priorities for the 2024 Washington State Legislative
Session that provide a framework for advocacy on behalf of the community. The City of Tukwila
2024 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 4M day of .-pe-c-ry, C , 2023.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
"--DocuSigned by:
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Christy O'Flaherty, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Attachment A: City of Tukwila 2024 Legislative Agenda
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Council President
Filed with the City Clerk: It —15-13
Passed by the City Council: 12 -Z3
Resolution Number: ZD9
CC:legislative Development\Legislative Agenda for 2024 11-20-23
L. Humphrey
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Tukwila 2024 Legislative Agenda
Transportation & Infrastructure
• Create stable, reliable infrastructure assistance funding for cities to assist in repairing
roads, bridges and other public infrastructure that support economic development and
community resiliency.
• Honor funding commitments made in Move Ahead Washington.
Housing & Human Services
• Address the housing stability crisis by addressing all aspects of affordable housing,
including homeownership for moderate income households and below, preservation of
naturally occurring affordable housing, land acquisition to secure permanent affordability,
permanent supportive housing, infrastructure around affordable housing developments,
and workforce housing.
• 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.
• Adequately fund services to support asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants
residing in Washington cities.
Advancing Equity
• 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.
Law Enforcement
• Further clarify the ability for law enforcement to conduct vehicle pursuits providing
law enforcement with discretion to engage in pursuits.
• Expand funding for co -responding mental health professionals to assist individuals
experiencing behavioral health challenges.
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 low-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.