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Titusville hires Tallahassee lobbyist Jason Steele to pursue state appropriations and agency coordination
Summary
The council approved a one-year professional lobbying contract with Smith & Associates representative Jason Steele at $2,500 per month (starting Oct. 1) and up to $35,000 in FY26 pending budget approval; council asked staff and the new lobbyist to pursue shovel-ready projects for state funding.
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — The City Council unanimously approved a one-year professional lobbying agreement with Smith & Associates, retaining Jason Steele to coordinate state-level advocacy on appropriations, grants and agency matters, starting Oct. 1.
Under the contract, Steele will work on behalf of Titusville at a monthly rate of $2,500 and the contract includes FY26 spending not to exceed $35,000 unless council later…
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