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Carlsbad legislative subcommittee outlines advocacy work, cites opposition to SB 79
Summary
City intergovernmental affairs director Jason Haber and Councilmember Melanie Burkholder briefed the Senior Commission on the city’s legislative program, describing the legislative platform, lobbyist relationships, recent bill sponsorships and the city’s opposition to SB 79. They also discussed grant-seeking and federal funding priorities.
Jason Haber, the City of Carlsbad’s intergovernmental affairs director, and Councilmember Melanie Burkholder briefed the Senior Commission on Oct. 23, 2025 about the city’s legislative program, how the city decides when to support or oppose state and federal bills, and recent advocacy efforts including opposition to SB 79.
The presentation explained that the city’s intergovernmental affairs program is guided by City Council Policy 39 and a council resolution that established a standing legislative subcommittee. “It’s come to our attention that some commissioners don't actually know that we have a subcommittee, and if you do, you don't know what we do,” Burkholder said. The subcommittee, currently made up of Councilmember Burkholder and Councilmember Acosta, meets monthly and works with state and federal lobbyists, staff and regional partners on pending legislation and funding requests.
Haber said the city maintains a legislative…
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