State and federal lobbying contracts
Summary
The council renewed both lobbying contracts — $65,000 for state (Gray Robinson) and $60,000 for federal (Alcalde and Fay) — over the mayor's objection. The firms are credited with about $4.2 million in state and $5.7 million in federal funding, including a pending $15 million lower Floridan aquifer well project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$125,000 combined in annual lobbying spending from the city budget.
Residents benefit if the lobbying continues to deliver appropriations for projects like the fire training facility and aquifer wells.
Mayor Sladek argued taxpayers may be paying for services the League of Cities provides; the vote went against her position.
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