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12 Mr. Blount referred to the statement saying the State should not shift the burden to localities, and said he thinks counties feel strongly about that statement. Mr. Lynch said we could differentiate ourselves from the TJPDC statement. He said we have pressing infrastructure needs. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Norris, Council approved the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission Legislative Program by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. Referring to the City’s Legislative Program, Mr. Norris expressed concern that the current Council as a group has not discussed any of the issues. Ms. Hamilton noted that items two and five were carried over from last year. Ms. Hamilton said Mr. Norris makes a good point about prioritizing, but she said she thinks it is also good to have some small things that can get passed and some bigger issues. Ms. Kelley said the affordable housing request is likely to meet with opposition in the General Assembly. Mr. Lynch said there is a good chance that the establishment of differential tax rates will get debated this year. Dr. Brown asked if it would be simpler to say that Council supports the bill that was carried over, and Ms. Kelley agreed that should be the first request. There was agreement that the affordable housing legislation will be top priority. Mr. Lynch said he thinks it has the best chance of succeeding if we stick with the Arlington ordinance. Councilors agreed with the legislation requiring defibrillators, and to having the City install them as well. Councilors supported the legislation prohibiting operation of toy vehicles on public highways. Ms. Hamilton said she does not think the legislation restoring voting rights to felons is going to happen, but that does not mean we should not stand up for the principle. She said she would put this legislation ahead the toy vehicles in priority. Councilors agreed, and also expressed agreement with inclusion of Virginia First Cities, Commission on Children and Families, Virginia Municipal League, and the TJPDC legislative programs. Dr. Brown said we discussed not moving forward regarding transportation unless we go together with the County. Ms. Hamilton said we should make sure this is on the County’s legislative agenda and said our language should be harmonized with their. Dr. Brown said he would favor the middle ground, and if bills are introduced in the House to allow localities to have it as an option we can ask to be included. Councilors expressed agreement with Dr. Brown’s suggestion. Councilors agreed to keep the transportation funding policy position. Mr. Norris, referring to the affordable housing piece, said he feels there was a strategic error in the City adopting wholesale the Alexandria ordinance last year, and we