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Shawnee County approves $50,000 pilot to retain a lobbyist for 2026 session
Summary
The commission approved a one-year, $50,000 allocation to the counselor's office to retain a government relations professional to pursue state and federal funding and legislative priorities.
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Sept. 22 to allocate $50,000 to the county counselor's office to retain a contract lobbyist for the 2026 legislative session.
Commissioner Aaron Mays, who raised the proposal, said the county has struggled to secure earmarks and large grants such as federal funding the county had anticipated for staffing a new mental health…
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