DEPARTMENT: Communications and Public Affairs
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Adoption Of Revised 2025 Legislative Platform
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt the revised 2025 legislative platform.
SUMMARY
At the January 7, 2025, County Board meeting, the Board partially approved the 2025 Legislative Platform. The Board requested an opportunity to provide further direction on the following topics or subtopics:
Environmental Protection
• Increased SCORE funding to metropolitan counties to offset the cost of meeting increased
state mandates on waste diversion.
Health and Human Services
• Investments in modernizing technology solutions for Department of Human Services
programs.
• Simplification of Department of Human Services program rules and reporting requirements.
Jobs and Economic Growth
• Equitable distribution of Broadband Grant program funds to include unserved and
underserved areas in metro-area counties.
• Updates to policies within the Office of Broadband to expand eligible program costs to take
advantage of advances in broadband technology.
Other Organizations
At the January 14, 2025, General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole, the Board directed staff to incorporate recommended changes to the legislative platform on those topics and bring forward for final approval at the next County Board meeting.
A revised 2025 legislative platform with all recommended changes incorporated is attached and recommended for adoption.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Board adopt the proposed 2025 legislative platform as recommended by the General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole at its meeting on at the January 14, 2025.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
There are no direct fiscal impacts as a result of adopting the legislative platform and priorities. If certain positions are adopted by the state or federal legislatures, the budget for county activities may be affected. In such cases, budget amendments will be recommended for the Board’s approval.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, at the January 7, 2025, County Board meeting, the Board partially approved the 2025 Legislative Platform and requested an opportunity to provide further direction on the following topics or subtopics:
Environmental Protection
• Increased SCORE funding to metropolitan counties to offset the cost of meeting increased
state mandates on waste diversion.
Health and Human Services
• Investments in modernizing technology solutions for Department of Human Services
programs.
• Simplification of Department of Human Services program rules and reporting requirements.
Jobs and Economic Growth
• Equitable distribution of Broadband Grant program funds to include unserved and
underserved areas in metro-area counties.
• Updates to policies within the Office of Broadband to expand eligible program costs to take
advantage of advances in broadband technology.
Other Organizations
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WHEREAS, at the January 14, 2025, General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole, the Committee directed staff to incorporate recommended changes to the legislative platform and bring the platform forward for final approval at the next County Board meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature convened its 2025 session on January 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the interests of Dakota County and its residents will be directly affected by the decisions of the 2025 Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the 2025 legislative platform as revised.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Legislative Platform Final Draft
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Mary Beth Schubert
Author: Mary Beth Schubert