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Commission reviews proposal for county lobbyist at $14,500/month; members ask for comparison and fiscal review
Summary
A prospective lobbyist, Shay Terrigan, presented a draft agreement proposing $14,500 per month for representation in Montgomery on grants and legislation. Commissioners requested time to review, compare peers and consider whether a budget amendment would be required.
Shay Terrigan presented a written proposal and draft contract to serve as St. Clair County's lobbyist in Montgomery for $14,500 per month and provided background materials, sample agreements and a legal justification memo. Terrigan outlined services including legislative monitoring, grant access and introductions to state officials and said she would coordinate with county departments.
Commissioners expressed interest but also fiscal caution; one commissioner said, "$174,000 is a lot of money per year," and asked staff to compare the proposal to peer counties and to return with a recommended contract vehicle and any budget amendment language if the commission chooses to proceed. No action was taken at the work session; the county will study the materials and return to the topic.
