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Council begins scheduling legislative priorities; solid‑waste rate change identified as time‑sensitive
Summary
Council discussed local and regional legislative priorities and timing for referrals, identifying the proposed solid‑waste rate adjustment as the most time‑sensitive item tied to the FY2026 budget; staff will classify items as "time‑sensitive," "advisory board referrals" or "less urgent" for the next regular agenda.
Council debated how to prioritize an initial list of local legislative items and advisory‑board referrals, with several members urging earlier action to influence county and state processes.
Council Member Jenny Pompey, a PGCMA legislative committee co‑chair, urged earlier submission of municipal priorities to county and state associations so legislators can sponsor or respond to proposals while bills are being drafted. Items discussed included solid‑waste rate adjustments tied to the budget, ballot‑question referrals to the Board of Elections (for example, advisory…
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