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Council authorizes agreement with Cochran and Associates for state lobbying
Summary
Council approved a month-to-month contract with Cochran and Associates to provide state lobbying services through February 28, 2026; staff said the firm has state-level experience and does not represent neighboring communities.
The West Melbourne City Council on March 4 authorized the city manager to execute a month-to-month agreement with Cochran and Associates for state lobbying services, effective March 2025 through Feb. 28, 2026.
City staff said the prior municipal lobbyist left the business and recommended Cochran and Associates after meetings and references. Staff said Cochran has experience securing state appropriations for large water and stormwater projects in other Florida jurisdictions and would not…
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