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Hardy County school board approves lobbying contract with $60,000 guaranteed maximum after debate
Summary
After debate about timing and budget impact, the board approved a lobbying services contract (Arrow Group cited) with a guaranteed maximum of $60,000; the vote was 4–1. Board members argued the service is a proactive investment to secure capital appropriations.
The Hardy County School Board on Oct. 9 approved hiring lobbying services, voting 4–1 after a lengthy discussion about the timing of materials and potential impact on the general fund.
The board voted to approve the request for proposals for lobbying services following a motion by Miss Dasher and a second by Doctor Sharp. Doctor Sharp cast an affirmative vote; Mister Smith voted no. The motion approved a contract with the Arrow Group as the preferred vendor, which committee members said quoted a maximum of $60,000 and indicated room to negotiate below that level.
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