Hire Sacramento Advocates for $60,000 to lobby state government
In Plain English
The city needs professional help navigating California state politics and legislation that affects local government. Sacramento Advocates would represent the city's interests with state lawmakers and agencies. If approved, the city pays $60,000 for one year of lobbying services.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
To approve an agreement with Sacramento Advocates
7 aye · 1 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved a $60,000 contract with Sacramento Advocates to lobby state lawmakers and agencies on behalf of local interests. This means the city will pay professional lobbyists to represent Richmond's positions on state legislation and regulations that could affect the community. The council approved the one-year agreement with broad support in a 7-1 vote, with Councilmember Butt dissenting and Councilmember Bates absent.
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Motions without individual roll-call records
Motion · Official minutes
To transfer the $60,000 to the Fire Department and not hire a lobbyist at the state level at this time
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