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Miramar Commission approves $240,000 legal and lobbying engagement to oppose nearby waste‑to‑energy proposals
Summary
The Miramar City Commission voted to hire the Goldstein Environmental Law Firm for up to $240,000 to pursue state‑level legislation and representation aimed at preventing future waste‑to‑energy development near Miramar; funding includes donations from neighboring jurisdictions and city advocacy budget items.
The Miramar City Commission on Nov. 12 approved a contract of up to $240,000 with Goldstein Environmental Law Firm to represent the city in state legislative and advocacy efforts aimed at preventing waste‑to‑energy facilities near Miramar.
City Deputy Baker and Goldstein Law representative Michael Goldstein told the commission the engagement covers drafting legislation, state‑level representation and retaining technical experts and a lobbyist. The contract total includes $175,000 for legal services and $65,000 to retain a lobbyist, the presentation said.
The procurement is framed as a continuation…
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