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New Policy position: In order to fund education initiatives, VFC advocates a two- pronged approach to respond to federal tax changes. 1. Return the revenues attributable to the federal individual income tax changes to the citizens via an increase to the state Standard Income Tax Deduction and /or provide a Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit. 2. Retain the revenues associated with the permanent business provisions and use for additional K -12 funding. Transportation/Urban Infrastructure Cities have more difficult street maintenance needs considering infrastructure, age, usage levels, the need to modernize aged underground utilities, and to provide expensive sidewalks, public transit and bike lanes. Several years ago, Virginia First Cities identified that our cities were being shortchanged when it came to primary road extensions. Our advocacy has paid off by additional funding through the new paving and state of good repair programs. We must stay vigilant to ensure this funding continues and is enhanced. Long -term Policy positions: • Support increased funding for statewide transit capital needs. • Support a street maintenance funding formula that enhances urban infrastructure needs. New policy position: • Support the General Assembly granting local governments the authority to enter into agreements with developers to have a payment in- lieu -of option for sidewalk installation. These agreements would include language allowing the locality to install a sidewalk somewhere else that is beneficial to the community. The 2019 VFC Legislative Program has been considered by the VFC Board of Directors, comprised of representative from each member city. Each item included in the VFC Legislative Program may not be officially supported by every member city. 6