File #: 2024-3791    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Non-Consent Status: Final
File created: 8/26/2024 In control: ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: 11/13/2024 Final action:
Title: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
Sponsors: Jennifer Cabral
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. Federal Legislative Update, 3. Federal Matrix, 4. State Legislative Update, 5. State Matrix, 6. Local Legislative Update
FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Jennifer Cabral, Director of Communications

SUBJECT:

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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION

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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:

Receive and file the Legislative Affairs Update for the month October 2024.
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BACKGROUND

The Orange County Sanitation District's (OC San) legislative affairs program includes advocating for OC San's legislative interests; sponsoring legislation (where appropriate); and seeking local, state, and federal funding for projects and programs.

RELEVANT STANDARDS

* Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program
* Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
* Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities

PROBLEM

Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware of OC San's mission, programs, and projects and how they could be impacted by proposed legislation.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Continue to work with local, state, and federal officials to advocate for OC San's legislative interests. Help to create and monitor legislation and grants that would benefit OC San, the wastewater industry, and the community. To assist in relationship building efforts, OC San will continue to reach out to elected officials through facility tours, one-on-one meetings, and trips to Washington D.C. and Sacramento.



RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION

If OC San does not work with local, state, and federal elected officials, legislation could be passed that negatively affects OC San and the wastewater industry. Additionally, a lack of engagement may result in missed funding opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Activities in October:

* The State of OC San took place on Friday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mile Square Golf Course Clubhouse in Fountain ...

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