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Winston‑Salem/Forsyth board hears lobbyist pitch as members weigh hiring and cost
Summary
A representative from King & Company briefed the school board on how continuous lobbying can help districts secure appropriations and shape legislation; the firm suggested a typical retainer of $4,000–$5,000 monthly and recommended year‑round representation with a 30‑day exit clause.
The Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools board heard from Sebastian King of King & Company on the role lobbyists play in connecting local priorities to lawmakers and securing state appropriations.
King, who introduced himself as a lobbyist, told board members his firm helps “condense” local concerns and bring them directly to the right legislators when the General Assembly is in session. He described the firm’s work as an “educational opportunity for members of the general assembly” who are “bombarded with requests” across policy areas, and said being represented daily can boost a client’s chance of appropriations or policy wins.
The discussion framed lobbying as both relationship work and…
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