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Council discusses retaining a lobbyist; staff to return with peer feedback and options
Summary
At a work session the council discussed hiring a lobbyist to track legislation, pursue grants and maintain relationships with state and federal officials; staff recommended further peer outreach and a possible return in February with options and cost estimates (peer range cited $50k–$75k).
Town Manager Brandon Zidma led a work-session discussion Oct. 28 on whether Morrisville should retain a lobbyist to advance the town’s legislative and funding priorities. He framed possible lobbyist roles to include cultivating relationships with state officials and agencies (DOT, DEQ), tracking relevant legislation, and supporting grant or local-bill efforts.
Staff described a range of…
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