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Lobbyist reviews recent wins, asks commissioners to renew contract as state session convenes
Summary
Lobbyist Bob Steinberg highlighted recent wins — $5.5 million for the county and $200,000 for the East Coast Greenway Alliance — and asked the board to renew a two‑year lobbyist contract; commissioners requested more time to review contract terms and costs.
Lobbyist Bob Steinberg updated the board on state advocacy and asked the county to renew its lobbying contract for the new biennium. Steinberg said his team had helped secure $5.5 million for Bertie County in the previous budget and had obtained $200,000 for the East Coast Greenway Alliance.
Steinberg described the contract terms under discussion as two contracts covering two individuals, with a monthly fee of $1,500 each; commissioners and staff sought clarification on the total cost (Steinberg characterized the package as roughly $72,000 over two years). Commissioners asked about prioritization and whether a single county's needs might receive sufficient attention among multiple counties Steinberg represents; he said he represents 11 counties and that he advocates individually for each client.
Several commissioners asked for time to review the contract details before a vote; the item was not approved at the meeting and was scheduled for further discussion and possible placement on a future consent agenda.
