Select lobbying firm to help secure federal and state funding

Federal & State AdvocacyContracts

In Plain English

The city wants to hire professional advocates to lobby federal and state governments for grant money. These firms specialize in navigating government funding programs and building relationships with legislators. If approved, the firm helps the city compete for grants to pay for local projects and programs.

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Votes

Authorizing the city manager to extend the contract with Holland & Knight for three months through September 30, 2015, and continued the item to July 21, 2015

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Vice Mayor Myrick
Passed

6 to 0

Nathanial BatesAbsent
Jovanka BecklesAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Vinay PimpléAye
Jael MyrickAye
Tom ButtAye