HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-2092RESOLUTION NO. 24-2092
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF DENTON 89TH STATE LEGISLATIVE
PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City of Denton’s Legislative Program establishes its state legislative
advocacy priorities and policy direction for the 89th State Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, many legislative issues affecting local government may be considered at the
Texas Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton desires to adopt its 89th State Legislative Program; NOW
THERFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION i. The City of Denton’s 89th State Legislative Program is adopted as set forth
herein and made a part of this resolution for all purposes.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee shall communicate the items included in the
89th State Legislative Program to members of the State of Texas legislature representing the City
of Denton, and other legislative members and staff as needed.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee is directed to provide state policy advocacy
as directed by the 89th State Legislative Program by seeking passage of legislation and legislative
amendments, supporting or opposing legislative and agency actions, providing testimony from
elected officials and City staff, and through other appropriate means.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this resolution was made by Joe Holland and seconded
by Brian Beck. The resolution was passed and approved by the
following vote [4 - 31 :
Aye Nay
X
Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :X
Brian Beck, District 2:X
Paul Meltzer, District 3 :X
Joe Holland, District 4:X
XBrandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:X
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of November, 2024.
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN. CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK RE[NWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: