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
• fficials 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