Workshop purpose and legislative platform overview
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Okay. Thank you. Good afternoon. Uh Joanna Cheshire, Chief of Staff, County Administrator. Uh welcome to what I believe to be the first workshop of this kind, uh designed to foster collaborative discussion. And set some direction. This is one step in our legislative efforts, making them more collaborative and strategic. Like you just said, we're gonna be um a little bit more communicative um communicate more and um have a a strategy, but also know that there is some level of running around during legislative session and
uh and keeping track of things and kind of pivoting. Um on on quick notice. We do look forward to engaging our cities, our constitutional offices, and our state delegation, and each other as we go forward for a better PASCO. Today we'll hear some legislative session predictions from Sean Foster of Sunrise. consulting group and Ralph Lair, Pasco County Intergovernmental Affairs Officer. We'll present a brief overview and discuss each legislative proposal submitted by the team in your packets, and share topics that are important to you all. This includes both policy and appropriations. The intended
outcome of the workshop is to agree upon three to five legislative priorities, which will be on the September 5th regular board agenda for your approval as our official legislative platform. I respectfully ask that you keep the following in mind. The proposals you'll hear today are conceptual. With your direction, we'll refine the topics you wish to continue. To pursue. Also issues specific to Pasco make up a great legislative platform. There are at the the end of your packet, there are a few things
from Florida Sports Coast as well as libraries that are great to note and to consider, but maybe not the best for our platform for Pasco because they align with their associations. It's kind of like a broad support or a pose, so we can still consider those things without it being part of our official platform. Just because we agree that a topic is important doesn't mean that it has to be on the platform. The legislative process is very nuanced. We can push an issue by seeking opportunities to amend language
of germane bills or support organizations with similar intentions like the Florida Association of Counties. Another nuance to consider is the appetite of the legislature. It's prudent of us to pursue issues that are viable and have a likelihood of success. Every year is an opportunity to build. You may hear an idea today that is better suited for the twenty twenty five legislative session, so just keep that in mind. Your dedication to this process underscores your commitment to effective governance. So thank you, and I now welcome Sean and Ralph to get us started.