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Coconut Creek OKs larger contract with longtime lobbyist Eric’s Consultants
Summary
The City Commission approved a three-year increase in the city’s state and local lobbying contract with Eric’s Consultants Inc., raising the annual retainer from $36,000 to $48,000 after staff and commissioners described the firm’s long relationship and recent appropriations success.
The Coconut Creek City Commission on Sept. 25 approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a state and local lobbying services agreement with Eric’s Consultants Inc., increasing the annual retainer to $48,000 from the current $36,000. Government Affairs Manager Bernadette Hughes told the commission the firm has represented the city since 2010 and recommended the increase after a competitive solicitation returned a single responsive proposal.
Why it matters: The commission said the…
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