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Beltrami commissioners split on renewing $30,000 legislative lobbyist contract; item pulled from consent
Summary
Commissioners debated whether Beltrami County should continue a $30,000 legislative lobbyist contract for the 2026 session. Supporters cited prior returns on investment and targeted advocacy; opponents questioned the expense amid budget pressure and asked to pull the item from the consent agenda for fuller discussion at the regular meeting.
Beltrami County commissioners debated on Tuesday whether to renew a $30,000 legislative lobbyist contract for the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, ultimately agreeing to remove the item from the consent agenda for further discussion at the regular meeting.
Administrator Barry told the board the contract with the firm recorded in the packet as "Flattery and Hood" would continue services for 2026 at an unchanged cost of $30,000 and noted the firm's work includes tailoring advocacy for county-specific issues and helping staff connect with state…
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