Legislative Platform
Learn more about the City's stance on legislation that impacts San Fernando.
The City of San Fernando's Legislative Platform was established in 2023 and is monitored and updated annually by City Staff and reviewed by City Council.
The City Council reviews and adopts the Legislative Platform, which forms the basis for legislative advocacy activities engaged in by City Council Members and City Staff. The Legislative Platform is informed by the City's Strategic Goals, City Partner advocacy priorities, and neighboring cities positions.
At their February 2, 2026 regular meeting, the City Council approved the updated Legislative Platform linked below to quickly respond to bills and advocate on behalf of San Fernando residents and businesses.
2026 Legislative Platform(PDF, 461KB)
Legislative Advocacy Policy
The City of San Fernando often engages in legislative advocacy and takes positions on proposed State and Federal legislation to inform legislators on how the proposed bills will impact San Fernando residents and businesses.
In the past, legislative advocacy was on a case-by-case basis and, often times, required support/opposition letters be presented to City Council at a regular Council meeting as the City did not have a written policy outlining the procedures for engaging in legislative advocacy. Consequently, the City was sometimes in a position that staff and Councilmembers could not react quickly to legislation that needed immediate action.
The Legislative Advocacy Policy establishes clear processes for City Councilmembers and City staff to advocate on behalf of the City, while also providing the necessary opportunities for deliberation and analysis before taking a citywide position.
Full Legislative Advocacy Policy(PDF, 851KB)
Contact Us
City Hall | City Manager's Office
117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 898-1202
Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager
(818) 898-1202 | CityManager@SanFernando.gov
Regular Business Hours
Monday through Thursday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Friday | 8 am to 5 pm