REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 11, 2020
FROM
GARY McBRIDE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
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2020 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt the 2020 State and Federal Legislative Platforms, which advocate San Bernardino County’s legislative, public policy and budget priorities.
(Presenter: Josh Candelaria, Governmental and Legislative Director, 387-4821)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Implement the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Pursuant to the County of San Bernardino (County) Policy 04-01, the County develops and submits its annual State and Federal Platform (Platforms). Developed in coordination with the County Board of Supervisors, County departments, Board-Governed Separated Entities, and regional stakeholders, the Platforms communicate the County’s legislative agenda for the year. Additionally, the Platforms are a valuable tool used by the County to assist our legislative delegation in advocating for regional public policy and funding priorities. The Platforms are based on fiscal stability, preservation of local control, efficient service delivery and operations and inter-agency cooperation.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Penny Alexander-Kelley, Chief Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on February 3, 2020, County Finance (Stephenie Shea, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on February 3, 2020; and County Finance and Administration (Matthew Erickson, County Chief Financial Officer, 387-5423) on February 3, 2020.