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City attorneys, councilors seek lobbyist and legal review as Airport Authority bill advances

6093455 · October 13, 2025
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Summary

After renewed movement on state enabling legislation that would change governance of the Naples Airport Authority, the council asked staff to pursue both a state-level lobbyist and specialized legal review and to coordinate outreach to the city’s legislative delegation.

Naples city attorneys and several council members moved on Oct. 13 to hire outside help to track and press the city’s position on proposed enabling legislation affecting the Naples Airport Authority. The council did not take a binding vote at the workshop but asked staff to pursue a lobbyist to engage state lawmakers and a private attorney to review the city’s lease and legal options.

City Attorney Matthew McConnell told council he had contacted lobbyists and airport law firms at the request of council members after the body asked staff to look into options. McConnell said he had identified a lobbyist with experience in…

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