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Villa Park trustees reject six‑month lobbying contract with Strategia Consulting
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After public comment and debate over transparency and timing, the Village of Villa Park board voted 1–4 to reject a six‑month agreement with Strategia Consulting for lobbying services; supporters cited local connections and prior results while critics said the process lacked time and detail.
The Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees voted 1–4 to reject a resolution authorizing a six‑month agreement with Strategia Consulting to provide lobbying services in Springfield.
Christine Murphy, a resident and former village trustee, addressed the board during public comment on the item and said the packet lacked a clear scope, measurable deliverables and a transparent selection process. "The agreement before you does not appear to include a clearly defined scope of work, specific goals, or measurable deliverables," Murphy said, urging the board to require future contracts include defined priorities and reporting expectations.
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