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Carlsbad officials outline legislative priorities, seek funding for coastal projects
Summary
Councilmember Melanie Burkholder and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber briefed the Beach Preservation Commission on the city's legislative platform, partnership strategy and funding priorities, including pursuit of grants for coastal projects such as the Terramar Area Improvements Project.
Councilmember Melanie Burkholder and the city's intergovernmental affairs staff told the Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission on June 4 that the city is actively using its legislative platform and external partners to pursue state and federal funding for coastal restoration and local infrastructure projects.
"We take our legislative platform with us and we talk about what projects on there can be of help," Councilmember Melanie Burkholder said, describing trips to Washington and Sacramento to meet with agencies and congressional staff.
The presentation, given by Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber, summarized how the city's legislative subcommittee (two council members appointed every two years) vets priorities, tracks bills, and coordinates testimony and letters of support or opposition. Haber said the council relies on partners such as the League…
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