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Putnam County extends legislative counsel contract, lawmakers praise incumbent
Summary
The Legislature approved a one-year extension of the county legislative counsel contract; multiple legislators praised Rob Ferrell—s long service and recommended approval after discussing the 2021 RFP and extension terms.
Putnam County—s Legislature on Dec. 3 approved a one-year extension of the legislative counsel contract. Committee members reviewed the contract history, noting a 2021 request for proposals and an extension mechanism that allows annual renewals.
Several legislators spoke in support of the incumbent counsel, Rob Ferrell, praising his responsiveness, ethics and knowledge. One legislator said Ferrell was "head and shoulders above everyone else," and others thanked him for his service. Questions raised in committee about issuing a new RFP were addressed by members noting the 2021 solicitation and limited responses at that time.
The motion to approve the one-year contract extension carried after a recorded voice vote. The contract will continue on the terms discussed; committee members suggested revisiting the procurement cycle when the multi-year option ends in 2027.
