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Council approves $45,000 renewal for state lobbying firm Ronald L. Book PA
Summary
The town council authorized a fiscal-year 2026 renewal of the town’s state lobbyist contract with Ronald L. Book PA for $45,000, with councilors citing prior appropriations assistance as justification.
The Fort Myers Beach Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 25-275 on Sept. 24 authorizing the town manager to renew the agreement with Ronald L. Book PA for state lobbying services in fiscal year 2026 for $45,000.
Town Manager Will McKinney and council members praised the firm’s prior work securing appropriations and assistance at the state level. Mayor Dan Allers and others said the firm’s previous efforts had produced successful appropriations and public-assistance efforts for the town.
Action: Mayor Dan Allers moved the renewal; Vice Mayor Jim Aderholt seconded. The council recorded unanimous “aye” votes from the mayor, vice mayor and council members and the motion carried. The resolution authorizes the town manager to execute and amend the existing agreement for the stated amount.
