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Discussion and Possible Action on General Services, Agreement No. AGR 25-64 with Maki Campaign Services in the Amount of $695,292.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of State Lobbyist Services for a Term of Seven (7) Years and Budget Revision 2026-08
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Agreement No. AGR 25-64 with Maki Campaign Solutions in the Amount of $695,292.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the purpose of State lobbyist services and I, further move, that Council approve Budget Revision 2026-08 and include Attachment B as part of minutes of this meeting.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve this Contract for General Services and necessary budget adjustment as requested.
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Lobbyist services are focused on specific areas of advocacy for Los Alamos County. The State Lobbyist, specifically, provides coverage of legislative and state agency issues on a near-daily basis depending on the issues at hand. During the state legislative interim period between June and December, tracking issues, talking with legislators and agencies, discussing possible capital outlay with various officials are all activities the state lobbyist would engage in immediately. The foundation for the legislation period is developed during this period. During the legislative session period, effective lobbyists do more than attend committee meetings, they continue to develop relationships with legislators, other issue stakeholders, agencies, and many others in addition to finding novel ways toward attaining goals. The State Lobbyist Request for Proposal (RFP) outlined the scope of work which included the following:
--Provide assistance in setting the annual State Priorities Agenda by providing insight on the upcoming legislative session
--Represent the County on legislative matters and issues at the New Mexico Legislature to further the County’s stated interests with legislators, the Gover...
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