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Approval of Federal Lobbying Services Contracts for 2026

Original title: MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute two federal legislative and executive lobbying services agreements for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions, with the firms and at the monthly rates listed in Exhibit 1, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative or budgetary action to effectuate the same.

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The County is seeking authorization to hire two firms to provide federal lobbying services for the 2026 calendar year. The agreements include options for two one-year extensions and require final legal review by the County Attorney.

Why it matters

The County is committing to monthly payments for federal lobbying services throughout 2026, which impacts the allocation of administrative and budgetary resources.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

County Taxpayers

County funds are being allocated to pay for federal lobbying services.

Directly affected

Lobbying Firms

These firms will be contracted to provide services to the County for a monthly fee.

Key Facts

  • The County Administrator is authorized to execute two federal lobbying services agreements.
  • The contract period runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
  • The agreements include two optional one-year extensions.
  • The specific firms and their monthly rates are detailed in 'Exhibit 1' (not provided in text).
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  • All agreements are subject to legal review and approval by the County Attorney's Office.
  • The County Administrator is authorized to perform any administrative or budgetary actions required to implement these contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these lobbying firms do for the County?
The document specifies they provide federal legislative and executive lobbying services.
How long are these contracts for?
The initial term is one year (2026), with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions.

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Proactive Federal Engagement

The County is formalizing federal lobbying efforts for the 2026 calendar year with multi-year extension options.

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