Agenda Item Title:
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City Council Considering the Sandy City Preliminary Legislative Priorities for the 2026 Utah Legislative Session
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Presenter:
Lynn Pace, City Attorney
Shane Pace, CAO
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Description/Background:
The 2026 Utah Legislative Session begins on January 20, 2026 and will continue through March 6. 2026. On December 12th, city leadership will hold an initial meeting with our legislative colleagues to discuss Sandy City's preliminary legislative priorities. Prior to that meeting the council should discuss its preliminary priorities and select council members to attend the meeting with the remainder of the city leadership team.
This evening the following will be addressed:
1. Legislative overview: City Administration will provide an overview of anticipated topics and major issues for the upcoming legislative session.
2. Proposed preliminary priorities: City Administration will present its recommended preliminary legislative priorities for the council's discussion and consideration.
3. Establish preliminary priorities: Establishing legislative priorities is fundamentally a matter of policy and is crucial for ensuring that the City's advocacy reflects the body's determined position. The Council should determine, via formal council action, the preliminary priorities for the City, taking into consideration the recommendations provided by the administration. It should also be remembered that these priorities are preliminary and may need to be adjusted as new information or new issues are brought forward.
4. Select Delegates: The Council should select which members will attend the December 12th meeting to assist in sharing the City's preliminary priorities and to otherwise represent the City Council. No more than three active members should be selected.
Further action to be taken:
Delegates should report back to the Council regarding the December 12th meeting with legislators.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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First Motion: Motion to approve the preliminary legislative priorities (as presented / as amended).
Second Motion: Motion to send council members (Names) to represent the Council at the December 12th legislative meeting.