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Mexico Beach hires lobbyist; council outlines infrastructure priorities
Summary
City council approved a one-year contract (auto-renewal) with a new lobbyist at $4,500 per month and provided a priority list including Gulf Coast Parkway, Highway 98 sewer, the pier, and jetty work. Council noted limited federal contacts but saw potential leverage for state and federal funding.
The Mexico Beach City Council voted to approve a one-year lobbyist contract with a monthly fee of $4,500; the agreement includes an automatic one-year renewal unless either party provides 30 days' written notice. City staff said the contract was reviewed and revised by the city attorney before being included in the packet, and the council approved the contract by roll call.
Council members and members of the public discussed the scope of work; staff presented a preliminary priority list for the lobbyist that included Gulf Coast Parkway placement on DOT plans, Highway 98 sewer issues, MX1 relocation, pier funding, jetty work and coordination with Port St. Joe. Councilors noted the lobbying firm has local ties and some federal contacts but may need to rely on state-level advocacy and partnered federal outreach for larger infrastructure requests.
