Intergovernmental Relations Manager LaToya Caesar-Crawford made a PowerPoint presentation (PPP); spoke to the legislative agenda; to state lobbyists; to the Guilford County Delegation; introduced Mcguire Woods representatives; highlighted trending state level issues; and spoke to meeting timelines.
Discussion took place regarding lobbing efforts; transparency; a Criminal Justice Bill; and body worn cameras.
Councilmember Hightower requested staff to provide the Legislative Agenda to the North Carolina League of Municipalities.
Ms. Caesar-Crawford continued the PPP; spoke to the rental inspection program; and the state housing trust fund.
Councilmember Thurm requested staff to schedule an additional Legislative Agenda work session; and to explore investments.
Discussion continued regarding affordable housing; economic impacts; property violations; and housing inspections and inspectors.
Ms. Caesar-Crawford continued the PPP; spoke to disposition of unclaimed firearms; to speed limit and camera enforcement in school zones; to equipment cost; and to illegally parked vehicles.
Transportation Director Hanna Cockburn spoke to camera enforcement; and safety improvements.
Discussion ensued regarding funding; and road maintenance issues.
Mayor Vaughan requested Legislative Agenda be placed separately on an upcoming agenda.
Discussion continued regarding unclaimed firearms; and an inventory list of firearms.
(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer F, No. 4, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)