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Approve a four-year contract with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. (SYASL Partners) for the term of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030, for an initial annual contract amount of $150,600, for state legislative advocacy, governmental affairs, strategic policy analysis and public affairs services; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments that remain within budgeted appropriations
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve a four-year contract with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. (SYASL Partners) for the term of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030, for an initial annual contract amount of $150,600, for state legislative advocacy, governmental affairs, strategic policy analysis and public affairs services; and
Authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments that remain within budgeted appropriations.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Staff is recommending the Board of Supervisors approve a new four-year contract with SYASL Partners, Inc. to provide comprehensive state legislative advocacy, governmental affairs, strategic policy analysis and public affairs services on behalf of Solano County. The Board has historically supported retaining a state legislative advocate to help advance the County’s legislative goals and priorities, maximize benefits to County programs and services for residents and partner organizations, identify funding opportunities, and minimize legislation, budget actions and regulatory proposals that could negatively affect County operations, funding or service delivery.
The overall goals of the County’s state legislative program are to:
Influence state legislation, budget actions, administrative and regulatory policies as they relate to County goals and priorities, program...
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