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Council renews Hempstead consulting agreement for state advocacy amid debate over airport focus
Summary
The council approved a contract with Hempstead Consulting not to exceed $93,500 to continue state-legislative advocacy; some council members argued for an airport-focused specialist instead, but a majority favored retaining Hempstead's broader advocacy service.
The Des Moines City Council voted 6–1 on Oct. 9 to renew a contract with Hempstead Consulting for state-level legislative advocacy, authorizing the city manager to sign an agreement not to exceed $93,500.
The item appeared on the consent agenda and was pulled for discussion by Council member Harris, who said she had been "hinting for a while" that the city should retain a specialist focused on airport advocacy because of the scale of…
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