TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Justin Clifton, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Isaac Bravo, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of the 2026 Legislative Platform
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the 2026 Legislative Platform, as presented.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On February 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-4365, approving the 2021 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0).
On January 18, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-4516, approving the 2022 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0).
On February 21, 2023, the City Council approved the 2023 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0).
On March 3, 2024, the City Council approved the 2024 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0).
On January 21, 2025, the City Council approved the 2025 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
DISCUSSION
The City Manager's Office exercises day-to-day oversight of legislative matters. Annually, the City Council approves a legislative platform to enable City staff to proactively respond to proposed Federal and State legislation that would impact local government. Additionally, the platform is shared with the City's lobbying consultants to ensure the City's interests are represented in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Throughout the year, proposed legislation that aligns or differs with the City's platform receives a letter of support or opposition. Legislation of concern that is not covered by the platform is routed to the City Council Legislative Workgroup for consideration and recommendation. Based on the workgroup's recommendation, a letter of support or opposition is drafted for the Mayor's signature. If there is no consensus by the workgroup, the position on the legislation is considered and determined by the full City Council. All letters of support or opposition are published on the City's website and shared with the full City Council and the public using a link in the monthly electronic newsletter, More Murrieta.
This year, no substantive changes are proposed to the 2026 Legislative Platform. Only minor formatting edits, such as adjustments to spacing and photos, have been made. The policy positions and priorities remain consistent with the 2025 Legislative Platform and align with the current biennial legislative cycle.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ATTACHMENTS
ATT 1 - Draft 2026 Legislative Platform