16. Discuss and possible action on approving a Legislative Representation Services Agreement Erik Kubinski recommended hiring Attorney Greg Ellis for legislative representation. Ellis described his approach, focused on education rather than traditional lobbying. The 18- month agreement totals $64,000, with payments aligned to the district's budget cycle. Motion: James Sultemeier moved to approve the legislative representation services agreement; Tom Murrah seconded. Passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.