Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Legislative Affairs topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
La Verne Council adopts 2025 legislative platform to speed advocacy on state bills
Summary
Council approved a 2025 legislative platform stating guiding principles (preserve local control, fiscal stability, funding access) to enable timely position letters and advocacy during the legislative session; staff will post the platform online and submit position letters under staff/consultant coordination.
City staff presented a draft 2025 legislative platform designed to give La Verne a standing framework for responding quickly to bills and amendments during the state legislative session.
Andrea Blockinger summarized the platform’s structure — purpose, guiding principles and policy statements across topic areas — and noted recent changes to the Community and Recreation Services section to emphasize inclusion, accessibility and sustainable funding. Staff said the document is intended to allow position letters to be submitted within days instead of waiting for a council meeting, and that the platform will be posted on the city website with a history of position letters.
Council members praised regional advocacy relationships, including work with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and the League of California Cities, citing successful restoration of previously cut funds through coordinated regional advocacy. Staff recommended adoption to facilitate timely responses to bill amendments and to use consultants when needed; the council voted to approve the platform.
Why it matters: With the platform in place, the city can speak promptly on legislation affecting its operations — for example, the presentation noted past engagement on wildfire preparedness bills and transportation grants. The platform also instructs staff on priorities for fiscal stability and local control.
Next steps: Staff will post the final platform online, include a 2025 tab for position letters, and return annually to review and update the platform.
