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Council to review lobbyist proposals to pursue funding in Olympia
Summary
The mayor said he solicited lobbyist proposals to help Benton City pursue funding for bridges, traffic rerouting and other large projects, with estimated monthly fees of $2,000–$2,500; council will review proposals in coming months.
The Benton City mayor told council on July 1 that he has requested proposals from lobbyists to represent Benton City in Olympia to pursue funding for major projects, such as bridges and traffic rerouting.
“Every mayor I talked to and city manager I talked to said, do it,” the mayor said, describing how other small cities use lobbyists to secure state funding. He estimated the monthly cost would likely fall in the $2,000–$2,500 range and said the city will bring proposals back to council for consideration in the next few months.
Council members said any hire should show a clear return on investment and that proposals should be evaluated for cost, expected outcomes and demonstrated results from other jurisdictions. No contract award or commitment was made at the July 1 meeting; staff will present formal proposals at a future meeting for council consideration.
