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Adoption of Resolution to Adopt Rockville’s 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Legislative Bond Initiatives for the Maryland General Assembly Session to begin on January 8 and end on April 7, 2025
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Department
City Manager's Office (CMO)
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council adopt the resolution.
Discussion
The resolution, Attachment A, reflects the broad direction provided by the Mayor and Council to staff at the October 7, 2024, work session. The resolution includes the approved State legislative priorities, legislative bond initiatives, and issues to monitor during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session.
The Mayor and Council also directed staff to arrange for legislative bond initiative tours with the District 17 Delegation. Additionally, the Mayor and Council directed staff to prepare a promotional piece on the adopted priorities and legislative bond initiatives to share with the District 17 Delegation and other stakeholders. Staff will plan the tours and create promotional materials.
Mayor and Council History
The Mayor and Council held a work session on 2025 State legislative priorities and legislative bond initiatives on October 7, 2024.
Next Steps
A City representative will testify on the approved 2025 State legislative priorities and legislative bond initiatives at the November 18, 2024, Joint House and Senate Priorities hearing. The Mayor and Council, staff, and the City’s State representation team will collaborate with District 17 and other stakeholders to advance Rockville’s adopted 2025 State legislative priorities and legislative bond initiatives in the 2025 General Assembly Session.