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Two lobbying firms pitch statehouse representation to Huron County commissioners
Summary
Northway Advisors and Cypress Hill presented competing statehouse advocacy pitches to the board, stressing capital-bill timing and the need for local presence in Columbus; firms advised pairing outside advocacy with county officials' direct engagement.
Two statehouse advocacy firms presented to the Huron County Board of Commissioners during the Jan. 13 meeting, each urging the county to consider outside representation to pursue grants and capital-bill funding.
At 9:09 a.m. Trint Hatt and partner Brad McLean of Northway Advisors described the firm's experience in lobbying and local government relations and asked elected leaders, "Can you afford to not have a lobbyist?" Hatt argued the firm could track capital-bill opportunities and give county officials earlier notice about potential state…
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