LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Subject: Legislative Delegation Reception Meeting Planning
Submitted For: Legislation Committee
Department: County Administrator's Office
Presenter: E. Struthers
Contact: (925) 655-2045
Referral History:
Legislation Committee would like to hold a meeting with the County's legislative delegation. The goals of the meeting are to enhance relationships between elected officials, their staff, the Legislation Committee members, and other key County staff. The meeting would also aim to educate the delegation on the County's progress on major priorities, policy issues and concerns during the current session. A similar meeting was held last year on August 8, 2025.
The reception meeting is intended to be relatively conversational, with a focus on relationship-building and education about key legislative issues. However, in the spirit of the Brown Act and applicable public meeting laws, this event is planned as an agendized public meeting.
Staff is requesting additional direction regarding meeting goals, topics to be covered, format of the event, and county presenters. This direction will dictate other logistics, such as the room configuration, handouts and materials, technology needs, and other planning needs.
Referral Update:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 is currently being considered for the reception, pending attendee (legislator) and room availability.
Staff is seeking direction on several planning issues related to the event, including:
* Meeting Goals:
o Build relationships with elected state and federal officials.
o Enhance understanding of the County's work, progress, and priorities on major policy issues.
o Increase interaction and develop foundation for ongoing partnership between the County and its state and federal legislators on issues of interest to our mutual constituencies.
* Venue
* Approach/General Flow:
o Set-Up/Arrival
o Welcome/Introductions: full group
o Opportunities for Legislators to sp...
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