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Commission discusses small contract to retain communications specialist
Summary
The commission reviewed a consent agenda resolution to retain communications specialist Bridget Raper at a not‑to‑exceed $11,600 per year, with staff saying actual spending is expected below the cap and requesting a minor wording amendment to the resolution.
The commission reviewed a consent agenda item to continue a contract with communications specialist Bridget Raper for media relations and communications support. Staff said the contract (resolution 26‑901) preserves ongoing access to Raper’s local media relationships and is written as an amount "not to exceed $11,600 per year." A minor technical amendment was requested so the cap appears in both the agenda title and the resolution text.
Why it matters: staff said retaining experienced local media support helps ensure timely press outreach and leverages existing media relationships while the city scales its internal communications capacity.
Financial and procedural details: staff said the current budget should cover the near‑term cost and that actual invoicing is expected to come in under the cap. Commissioners asked which budget line would cover the work (contract services in administration/finance) and requested confirmation about the expected annual spend before final approval.
Next step: staff will make the technical amendment requested and proceed with the consent process; there was no recorded contested vote in the transcript.
