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Commission asks staff to place Shoemaker lobbyist renewal on future agenda after proposed 20% fee increase
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to bring the city's Shoemaker Associates lobbyist agreement renewal back for discussion after the firm requested an increase from $3,500 to $4,500 per month; commissioners said they want performance information and options, including potential Tallahassee-based representation.
City commissioners on Sept. 15 asked staff to place the renewal of the city's contract with lobbyist Shoemaker Associates on a future agenda so the commission can review a proposed fee increase and evaluate options.
City staff reported Shoemaker's contract contains an automatic renewal scheduled for October and that the firm requested a monthly increase from $3,500 to $4,500. A staff member said, "Right now, it's…
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