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Manatee County votes to terminate federal lobbying contract, seeks more targeted representation
Summary
Citing limited recent value and upcoming redistricting, the commission voted 5–1 to give 30‑day notice terminating its federal lobbying services contract and signaled interest in a boutique, appropriations‑focused replacement.
The Board of County Commissioners voted 5–1 to issue 30‑day, no‑cause notice to terminate the county's federal lobbying services contract. Commissioner Tal Siddiq moved to begin termination and to direct staff to close out deliverables and, if the board agrees later, issue a request for proposals for a successor.
Commissioner Siddiq and others said the county needs federal…
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