LEGISLATIVE PLAN - 1565

To educate local public and private sector personnel regarding state and federal legislative issues, projects, and programs that may affect the transportation planning and implementation process.

State and Federal projects, programs, and legislation have major impacts on Merced County’s residents, businesses, and industry. This element seeks to educate local elected officials and residents, including traditionally underrepresented (i.e. Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander), and other community leaders about state and federal transportation planning and implementation issues, projects, and/or programs that may affect them. Member jurisdictions have asked to be kept informed of legislative developments, which information may consist of meetings, presentations, outside speakers, phone conferences with other regional MPOs, and research/report development.

Legislative Education Programs from 2004-2009; membership on the San Joaquin Valley Legislative Affairs Committee.