DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Adoption Of 2023 Legislative Platform
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt the 2023 Legislative Platform.
SUMMARY
At the December 13, 2022, General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole meeting, staff presented amendments to the 2023 legislative platform. The platform document contains all legislative positions adopted by the County Board.
Staff have revised the platform document following committee discussion. An attachment of the Legislative Platform as last adopted by the County Board is included, with recommended changes marked. Modifications made following the December 13, 2022, General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole meeting are highlighted. The second attachment is a draft version of the Legislative Platform as it would appear if all recommended changes were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Board adopt the proposed 2023 Legislative Platform.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
There is no direct fiscal impact as the result of adopting the legislative platform. 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, the Minnesota Legislature will convene its 2023 session on January 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the interests of Dakota County and its citizens will be directly affected by the decisions of the 2023 Legislature; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2022, the General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole reviewed items for inclusion in Dakota County’s 2023 Legislative Platform.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the 2023 Legislative Platform.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
22-006; 1/4/22
21-064; 2/2/21
19-900; 12/17/19
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Platform Mark Up and DRAFT Legislative Platform
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Matt Smith
Author: Nathan Hanson