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Carlsbad council updates 2026 legislative platform, adds language supporting bills to hold major polluters financially accountable
Summary
After presentations from city staff and contract lobbyists, the council adopted the 2026 legislative platform with several amendments. In a 4-1 vote, members approved adding a statement supporting legislation that would make large polluting companies financially accountable for climate damages; council also directed staff to pursue identified state and federal funding priorities.
The Carlsbad City Council adopted its proposed 2026 legislative platform and voted to add new language, including a council position supporting legislation to hold major polluters financially accountable for climate damages.
Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber and Sharon Gonzales, the city's state contract lobbyist, outlined federal and state advocacy work, identified tier 1 and tier 2 capital projects for state funding consideration, and proposed about a dozen amendments to the platform reflecting council priorities such as ebike safety,…
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