File #: 08-0221    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Adopted
File created: 2/4/2008 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 2/26/2008 Final action: 2/26/2008
Title: Chief Administrative Office recommending adoption of the 2008 State Legislative Platform, and the 2008 Federal Legislative Platform to provide direction to the county's state and federal advocates.
Attachments: 1. Final Draft 2008 State Platform.pdf, 2. Final draft 2008 Federal Platform.pdf, 3. Legislative Report to EDC rcvd 2-26-08.pdf
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Chief Administrative Office recommending adoption of the 2008 State Legislative Platform, and the 2008 Federal Legislative Platform to provide direction to the county's state and federal advocates.
 
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None
 
Background:   On January 29, 2007 the Board adopted contracts with Peterson Consulting for advocacy services at the State Capitol, and Potomac Partners for advocacy services in Washington, D.C.  The state and federal platform documents serve as a guide to the county's advocates.
 
Action to be taken following Board approval: The Chief Administrative Office will forward a copy of the respective platforms to Peterson Consulting and Potomac Partners.
 
Contact: Laura S. Gill (5530)