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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: February 5, 2019
SUBJECT:
A resolution endorsing the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayor's and Manager's Conference for the 2019 Legislative Session.
PURPOSE:
A resolution endorsing the Legislative Action Program (LAP) of the DuPage Mayor's and Manager's (DMMC) aligns the City of Aurora's legislative priorities with other member communities in DuPage County.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora is a member and active participant of the DMMC, with staff serving on the Board of Directors, Mayor's and Manager's Committee and the Legislative Committee. The organization works to align member municipalities on issues deemed as important so we speak with one voice when communicating with the State of Illinois. There are 33 member municipalities in the DMMC, representing approximately one million residents. The 2019 LAP was accepted by a unanimous vote at the December 6, 2018 DMMC Conference Meeting and is attached for your review (Attachment A).
DISCUSSION:
The City of Aurora endorsing the LAP provides a way for the council to stay informed on the legislative positions of some of our member organizations and communicate that information to their residents. Additionally, when working with the State of Illinois on specific issues, it provides both the city and the DMMC a comprehensive platform on legislative issues in order to protect and benefit our specific local interests.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Endorsement of the LAP will benefit the City of Aurora by providing the Council and our resident's information on the legislative activities of the city and how we work to protect our resident's interests at all levels.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully requested this document be forwarded to the Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Committee of the Whole.
cc: Government Operations Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Reso...
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