1. Resolution encouraging state government to respect civil and worker rights protections enacted by municipal government. 2. Resolution urging the federal communications commission to modernize the lifeline program to address the homework gap. 3. Resolution encouraging the Small Business Administration to create and fund more small business development centers in an effort to support job creation through the growth of small business. 4. Resolution supporting a strong rule to stop the short term, high cost loan debt trap. 5. Resolution urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to enact safeguards against abuses in contracts for deeds. 6. Resolution in opposition to a so-called “Balanced Budget Amendment” to the U.S. Constitution and calling for a constitutional convention. 7. Resolution calling on the federal, state, and local religious freedom and civil rights. 8. Resolution supporting the expansion of the earned income tax credit for working childless adults. 9. Resolution protesting states which pass restrictive voting rights laws. 10. Agenda Item #31 on 03/25/14 Regular Council agenda regarding 2% sales tax applying to Jackson Convention Center debt. Work Session discussion 11. Discussion: Motorcycle safety and awareness 12. Discussion: Legislative Agenda
1. Resolution encouraging state government to respect civil and worker rights protections enacted by municipal government. 2. Resolution urging the federal communications commission to modernize the lifeline program to address the homework gap. 3. Resolution encouraging the Small Business Administration to create and fund more small business development centers in an effort to support job creation through the growth of small business. 4. Resolution supporting a strong rule to stop the short term, high cost loan debt trap. 5. Resolution urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to enact safeguards against abuses in contracts for deeds. 6. Resolution in opposition to a so-called “Balanced Budget Amendment” to the U.S. Constitution and calling for a constitutional convention. 7. Resolution calling on the federal, state, and local religious freedom and civil rights. 8. Resolution supporting the expansion of the earned income tax credit for working childless adults. 9. Resolution protesting states which pass restrictive voting rights laws. 10. Agenda Item #31 on 03/25/14 Regular Council agenda regarding 2% sales tax applying to Jackson Convention Center debt. Work Session discussion 11. Discussion: Motorcycle safety and awareness 12. Discussion: Legislative Agenda