DEPARTMENT: Communications and Public Affairs
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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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 February 18, 2025 General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole, the committee directed staff to include a new section on fair budgeting in the 2025 legislative platform.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the adoption of the revised 2025 legislative platform as recommended by the General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole on February 18, 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 February 18, 2025 General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole, the committee directed staff to include a new section in the 2025 legislative platform that reads:
Fair Budgeting
• Any state or federal funding reductions to counties should also reduce mandates to avoid shifting costs to property taxes. Funding reductions should be shared equitably across the state systems and regions.
• Counties are key partners in implementing state programs and services. Any changes to County programs or funding should involve counties in the decision-making process to ensure effective outcomes.
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
25-056; 1/21/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Legislative Platform - Revised
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Mary Beth Schubert
Author: Mary Beth Schubert