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Long-time federal lobbyist briefs Stearns County; cites recent HUD win and rising Washington costs

Stearns County Board of Commissioners · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The county heard a lengthy report from its federal lobbyist, introduced as David Church, who recounted past wins for the county, described lobbying costs rising into the tens of thousands per month, and noted $1.5 million listed for the county in a T‑HUD bill the day of the meeting.

The Stearns County Board received a report from the county’s federal lobbyist, introduced in the meeting as David Church, who reviewed his firm’s decades-long work for the county, recent federal results and how contemporary lobbying practice operates.

Mr. Church described past successes he associated with his firm’s work for the county — including work tied to Industrial Drive/Industrial Park projects, airport advocacy and…

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