REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 6, 2025
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
Title
2025-26 San Bernardino County Legislative Platform
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Waive County Policy 04-01 and adopt the 2025-26 San Bernardino County Legislative Platform, which outlines San Bernardino County's legislative and political advocacy priorities for 2025-26.
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to approve any minor modifications that do not substantially amend the approved 2025-26 Platform, ensuring flexibility and timely responsiveness.
(Presenter: Leia Fletes, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as this item is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
County Policy 04-01, requires the Board of Supervisors (Board) to develop an annual legislative platform supporting legislation that promotes the effectiveness and economy of operations of San Bernardino County and benefits its citizens. Staff recommends shifting to a two-year legislative platform to allow the County to better align its advocacy efforts with the two-year legislative session, ensuring greater continuity and efficiency in pursuing its legislative goals. A bi-annual platform would provide more strategic planning time, improve coordination with legislative cycles, and enhance the County's ability to track and respond to evolving po...
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