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1 <br /> <br />EFFECTIVE: March 10, 2025 (Updated with Governance Sub-Committee Recommendations <br />11/13/25) <br /> <br /> <br />SUBJECT: State Legislative Platform <br /> <br /> <br />PURPOSE <br /> <br />The intent of the Redwood City Legislative Platform is to convey to state legislators, policymakers, and the <br />public where the City stands on important policy issues. This Platform provides the direction needed for <br />the City to engage on state initiatives that affect the City’s key priorities, programs, and/or operations. <br />In line with the City’s adopted strategic plan, the Legislative Platform reaffirms the City’s commitment to <br />its strategic guiding priorities of housing and homelessness, transportation, children and youth and its <br />foundational guiding principle of equity. Redwood City defines equity as a state in which, regardless of <br />race, income, ability, gender, citizenship status, or any other identity, every person who lives, works, <br />studies or plays in Redwood City experiences a long, healthy life full of opportunity. This encompasses fair <br />outcomes in: <br />• Housing <br />• Economic Empowerment <br />• Public Safety <br />• Mental & Physical Wellness <br />• Civic Participation & Public Accountability <br />• Education <br /> • Social Inclusion <br />• Sustainability & Built Environment <br />Additionally, the City’s adopted Vision statement, A community where people of all backgrounds and <br />income levels can thrive, informs the City’s legislative advocacy. <br />Preserving local decision making and fiscal stability including pension sustainability are underlying <br />principles of this Platform. <br />Housing and Homelessness <br />Housing and homelessness has emerged as an especially challenging policy issue, as rising housing costs, <br />low vacancy rates, and income disparity throughout the region threaten to displace some residents, and <br />negatively impact the quality of life of many more. Redwood City supports efforts to meet its unique <br />community housing needs for people of all walks of life and all income levels. The City understands that <br />addressing housing and homelessness requires a holistic approach grounded in preservation, protection, <br />ATTACHMENT A 11.A. - Page 5 of 11 <br />213