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Council discusses Maglev strategy; legal retainer and federal lobbying noted
5458501 · July 24, 2025
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Summary
Council members expressed concern about federal decisions and urged more advocacy in Washington, D.C., while staff said current budget allocations for legal counsel and recodification work give limited room but could be shifted to cover increased Maglev legal work.
Councilmember Rodney Roberts and others urged a stronger lobbying presence in Washington, D.C., to influence decisions about the proposed Maglev project that would affect Greenbelt and neighboring properties along the parkway. Roberts argued that federal funding and land control make the federal arena the critical…
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