Title
Discuss Legislative Update
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
Financially Sound Government
MEETING DATE: October 24, 2016
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Chandler Merritt
Director of Strategic Services
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: N/A
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Angela Hale of Red Media group will give an update on the upcoming 85th Texas Legislative Session scheduled to begin in January of 2017.
• Red Media group will promote the City’s interests at the state level and keep the City, Chamber, and MEDC updated as other applicable issues arise.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The agreement between Red Media Group and the City, Chamber, and MEDC began December 1, 2015 and ends on November 30, 2017.
• The McKinney 2017 Legislative Agenda was adopted on July 19, 2016.
• The Legislative agenda focuses on areas in the best interest of McKinney’s citizens and businesses, including Local Control, Economic Development, Education & Workforce, Transportation, Taxes & Spending, and Water.
• A copy of the 2017 Legislative Agenda is attached for reference.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A