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La Habra adopts FY26–27 legislative platform to speed state advocacy
Summary
Council adopted a legislative platform to guide staff responses to state and federal bills, allowing staff to prepare letters of support or opposition under the mayor's review so the city can meet tight state-level deadlines.
City staff presented a proposed fiscal year 2026–27 legislative platform that sets guidelines for how the city will evaluate and respond to state and federal legislation. The platform is intended to give staff direction so they can draft letters of support or opposition under the mayor’s review without returning to council for time-sensitive bills.
A staff presenter explained the platform helps meet short notice deadlines — sometimes as little as a week — when bills are introduced by state legislators or via groups such as the League of California Cities. One council member cited recent letters the city sent to Congresswoman Linda Sánchez as an example of times when quick staff action was essential. The council voted unanimously to adopt the platform, and staff will use it to prepare future correspondence when aligned with council policy.
