Laserfiche WebLink
B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LOBBYISTS <br />County Administrator Joseph Baird believing that this was the year to hire a <br />Lobbyist, if the County desired, asked the Board for direction on whether they want to contract <br />with a Federal Lobbyist, and if so, how they would like the selection to go. He noted that money <br />was still in the budget from last year when they cut our Federal Lobbyist. <br />Commissioners and Administrator Baird debated the need and feasibility of <br />retaining the services of a Lobbyist. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, to go ahead with <br />a contract for a Lobbyist, with Commissioner Solari being <br />the point person, and that Administrator Baird return with <br />a list of three names for Board consideration and selection. <br />Bob Johnson suggested we have our Lobbyist specialize in green/environmental <br />activities to make sure we get our share of the pot when it comes to environmental issues. He <br />believed we also needed someone who specializes in banking credits as well. <br />January 20, 2009 <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the <br />Motion carried unanimously, approving for staff to go <br />ahead with a contract for a Lobbyist, with Commissioner <br />Solari being the point person, and that Administrator Baird <br />return with a list of three names for Board consideration <br />and selection. <br />18 <br />