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DATE:

October 6, 2026

CONTACT PERSON:

Marcus Miller, Policy and Finance Committee Chair; Braxton Copley, Deputy City Manager, and Cale Beam, City Lobbyist

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SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT:

Resolution - 2027 Legislative Agenda

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ACTION OF COUNCIL:

Discussion 9-01-26

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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:

RESOLUTION introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez relating to the City of Topeka's legislative agenda for the 2027 legislative session. (Policy and Finance Committee recommended approval on August 12, 2026)

Voting Requirement: Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.

(Approval will determine the City's legislative priorities for the 2027 legislative session.)

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.

POLICY ISSUE:

Whether to determine the City's legislative priorities for the 2027 legislative session.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Governing Body approval the resolution.

BACKGROUND:

The Policy and Finance Committee discussed proposals to be considered for the City's 2027 Legislative Agenda at its August 12, 2026, committee meeting and recommended approval.

The proposed resolution outlines priorities concerning Home Rule; Finance & Taxation; Public Safety Welfare; Community and Economic Development and supporting the League of Kansas Municipalities 2027 Statement of Municipal Policy consistent with the City's priorities and agenda.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

To be determined.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:

Not Applicable

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