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Arroyo Grande adopts 2026 legislative platform to protect local control and seek funding
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a general 2026 legislative platform emphasizing preservation of local control, fiscal stability and pursuit of state/federal funding; consultants noted pending state budget items and earmark requests for city priorities.
Townsend Public Affairs associate Ryan McCarthy briefed the council on the state and federal legislative landscape and the proposed 2026 legislative platform, which centers on preserving local control, promoting fiscal stability and pursuing funding opportunities. McCarthy highlighted budget developments, pending ballot initiatives (including housing- and CEQA-related measures), and a $850,000 earmark included in a House subcommittee markup for a 5 Cities Fire Authority ladder truck purchase.
Councilmembers praised the platform's generalist approach that allows the city to respond to specific bills while endorsing the city's priorities. Council moved to adopt the platform and determine the action not subject to CEQA; the motion passed unanimously by roll call. Staff and the city's advocates said they would continue to pursue state and federal funding requests, including a $1.5 million request for advanced metering infrastructure and a $500,000 request for reservoir renovation.
