Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Connie Juarez-Diroll, Chief Legislative Officer
Subject: 2026 Legislative Session Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution approving the San Mateo County 2026 Legislative Session Program.
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BACKGROUND:
The 2026 Legislative Session Program for San Mateo County outlines state and federal legislative priorities for the County in the upcoming legislative session. These priorities, in combination with standing positions and policies, guide the County's legislative advocacy efforts. The Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Unit (IGPA) of the County Executive's Office develops the County's Legislative Session Program with direction from Board members and in collaboration with County departments, the County Executive, the County's state associations, our state and federal legislative advocates, and community partners.
The County's Legislative Coordination and Advocacy Policy, approved by this Board on June 4, 2019, sets out the County's processes for conveying official Board positions and coordination of actions between the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive's Office, County departments/agencies, and the County's legislative advocates in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
DISCUSSION:
In 2026, the County's state advocacy efforts will focus on the following list of priority issues, listed in alphabetical order:
1. Affordable Housing - Supporting policies, regulations, and funding opportunities that promote affordable housing for people at all income levels;
2. Climate Bond - Advocating for infrastructure investments to build resiliency by ensuring Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and Proposition 4 (the Climate Bond) funding is directed toward locally identified County priorities, including but not limited to wildfire prevention and response, climate-resilient infrastructure, and ada...
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