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Board approves renewed $180,000 Ballard Partners federal contract after amendment to include Dane Eagle

School Board of Lee County · February 11, 2026
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The board renewed a one-year $180,000 federal lobbying contract with Ballard Partners and voted 6–1 to amend the agreement so Dane Eagle is not excluded from federal lobbying work; debate focused on interpretation of previous contract language and asserted return on investment.

The Lee County School Board voted Feb. 10 to renew a one-year federal legislative-services contract with Ballard Partners Inc., estimated at $180,000 for the term 03/05/2026–03/05/2027, and approved an amendment to allow Dane Eagle to participate in federal lobbying work.

Superintendent Doctor Carlin presented the recommended renewal. Board member Mr. Fisher moved first to amend the contract so that Mister Dane…

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