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<br />require the requesting body to fully fund the election in which that referendum is <br />listed. Should any bill be introduced to force a binding referendum on Martinsville <br />or any other city, we will submit a request for legislative amendment to include <br />the funding clause. <br />We ask the General Assembly meet its full obligations on HB599 funds <br />designated for public safety in lieu of city annexation rights. We support the <br />efforts of the Virginia First Cities Coalition to express the positions of the <br />Commonwealth's city governments. <br />We ask the General Assembly to study and consider the impact on local <br />governments when determining increases in pay, life insurance and retirement <br />benefits for constitutional, law enforcement and state employees. <br /> <br />Staff Designations <br />Staff members designated by the City Manager are empowered to speak to <br />the General Assembly to convey the city's interests in legislation. <br />