Amend law firm contract by $15,000 for lobbying and campaign finance legal advice
$15,000
In Plain English
The city needs legal guidance on two issues: whether city funds can pay for memberships in organizations that lobby, and how to handle local campaign finance laws. This adds $15,000 to the existing contract with Meyers Nave law firm. The city likely faces questions about current membership spending or upcoming campaign finance decisions.
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