Committee debates legislative priorities and asks about Austin presence and lobbying resources
Office of Government Affairs presented proposed priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Council members pressed for more on‑the‑ground presence in Austin and asked about funding in the manager's proposed budget for outside lobbyists; staff pointed to a $250,000 allocation as a tool for advocacy.
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Eric Dominguez of the Office of Government Affairs briefed the committee on three initial priorities identified for the 90th legislative session and said those items were vetted for QOL. Several councilmembers expressed concern the list was too narrow and asked for additional vetting; Councilmember Baszadou pressed for clarity on assembling a full, citywide legislative agenda and on how the city will maintain an on‑the‑ground presence in Austin.
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