Lake County’s Legislative Committee Tuesday approved its legislative agenda, which prioritizes environmental and firearm regulations — some of which are holdover priorities from previous years, according to committee chair John Wasik.
Lake County lobbying at the state and federal levels helps policymakers understand local issues, and helps the county have a voice in the legislative process , state and county lawmakers say. Two lobbying firms also received contracts for advocacy on behalf of the county at the committee meeting. Hiring a lobbying firm at the federal level is something the county hasn’t done for several years, according to county officials.
“I appreciate the work that the county does adding in their perspective on bills, and how it would specifically impact the county.” Earlier this year, Dias worked with Lake County Board members on an environmental bill to give counties the authority to create bird-friendly building designs — a concern of the county to protect sensitive habitats and bird migration routes. ‘Boots on the ground’ Having lobbyists in Washington D.C.
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