Approval of Professional Services Contract for a Consultant of Legislative Affairs.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Approval of Professional Services Contract for a Consultant of Legislative Affairs. Mr. Marez presented a Professional Services Agreement for a Consultant of Legislative Affairs. He explained that the consultant would advise and assist STWA with legislative matters, monitor legislative developments and represent STWA's interests in discussion with legislative bodies. The consultant will also provide additional suppott as mutually agreed and services will be provided on a pro bono basis. Ms. Rodgers made a motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Arthur Granado. Ms. Garza seconded. All voted in favor. The order of the agenda was changed to accommodate the guests.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.8/10). 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.