2020 Federal Legislative Agenda Washington County Board of - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2020 Federal Legislative Agenda Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting - February 25, 2020

Guiding Principles • Oppose efforts to preempt, restrict, reduce or eliminate existing federal revenue resources. • Oppose policies that restrict or inhibit the County from making local investments necessary to support its missions and programs. • Support federal legislation and policies that advance the health, vibrancy and resiliency of local communities through evidence-based preventative services and efforts, and by increasing access to care, services, and housing. • Support new federal financing tools for local government to support, build and preserve affordable housing and legislation that provides for the creation of a long-term funding source dedicated to affordable housing. • Support adoption of a long-term federal transportation authorization that provides a stable and reliable funding stream for transportation.

Guiding Principles (Cont.) • Seek investment in all forms of infrastructure needed to support the economic viability and livability of Washington County. • Oppose legislation that eliminates or places a cap on tax-exempt municipal bonds. • Washington County supports legislation and policies that enable local officials to access resources to provide quality police, fire, emergency management and emergency medical services. • Support funding for public safety and emergency preparations needed to insure the County’s prompt response to disasters. • Support federal legislation and policies that balance economic interests and growth with healthy environment. • Support fair and just outcomes for all to achieve their full potential.

Federal Advocacy Areas

Federal Advocacy Areas (Cont.)

Clean Water Services • Tualatin Basin Dam Safety & Water Supply Project  Federal funding  Contributed Funds Act  Prioritization & schedule • Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge • Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Water Recycling Program • Integrated Planning Approach • Natural Resources Conservation Service