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City of San Leandro <br />2019 Federal Legislative Platform and Policy Guidance <br />January 2019 <br /> <br />The City of San Leandro’s federal legislative agenda for 2019 is designed to reflect the adopted <br />priorities and policy direction of the Mayor and City Council with direct input from the City <br />Administration. This strategic agenda includes advocating for legislation, regulations, and funding <br />that is consistent with the City’s adopted priorities. Adoption of this document is designed to <br />provide standing authority for the Mayor and members of the City Council, City staff, or the City’s <br />legislative advocates to take action on pending legislative matters on behalf of the City of San <br />Leandro when time or other constraints preclude bringing such matters before the City Council in <br />advance. Such actions could include issuing letters, attending or scheduling meetings, or <br />otherwise advocating for actions that are consistent with the policy language contained herein. <br />This document is also designed to provide the public and the City’s advocates a better <br />understanding of the Mayor and City Council’s policy preferences regarding a variety of legislative <br />and intergovernmental issues that might arise during the course of the year. <br /> <br />Summary of Federal Policy Issues for Advocacy or Monitoring: <br /> <br />Affordable Care Act: Oppose federal efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Support efforts <br />to expand health insurance coverage to the public, or otherwise retain key provisions within the <br />Act that provide insurance coverage for at-risk populations. Support funding for Community <br />Health Centers. <br /> <br />Broadband Infrastructure. Support the expansion of public and private access to broadband, <br />as well as the protection of public wi-fi system integrity. Support efforts to protect local land use <br />authority over related infrastructure. Support efforts to restore network neutrality protections and <br />support a level playing field among market competitors. Oppose federal actions that would limit <br />consumer protections or otherwise limit local control. <br /> <br />Cannabis Regulation. Support modifying the Schedule I status of cannabis at the federal level, <br />including efforts that would facilitate additional scientific research and study. Support efforts to <br />protect public safety and facilitate effective regulation at the state and local level. Oppose federal <br />actions or legislation that interfere with state’s rights or restrict local control. <br /> <br />Carbon Fee and Dividend. Support the exploration of innovative new ways of addressing <br />carbon emissions at the federal level, including proposals for a national carbon fee & dividend. <br />Such a program would assess a fee at the sources of fossil fuel extraction or other activities that <br />generate carbon emissions. Program revenues could then be returned to American households in <br />the form of a dividend, or otherwise used to bolster environmental protection efforts. <br /> <br />Climate Change Mitigation. Support federal action to address climate change and greenhouse <br />gas emissions. Oppose efforts to weaken existing federal regulations. Support sustainability <br />programs that reduce energy usage or support infrastructure that helps to reduce emissions. <br /> <br />CDBG and HOME Programs. Advocate to protect or enhance funding for Community <br />Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs to <br />more effectively address community development and affordable housing needs. Support