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Lobbying contract advanced

RockfordJul 14, 20261 min read

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The committee approved a renewed professional services contract with Zephyr Government Strategies for $10,000 per month for the City of Rockford’s 2026 lobbying services.

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What this means

The committee moved forward a contract renewal for lobbying services at $10,000 per month. This means the city’s outside lobbying work is set to continue if the full council finalizes the item. The vote in committee was unanimous.

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Approved the committee report for the renewal of a professional services contract with Zephyr Government Strategies for the City of Rockford’s 2026 lobbying services.
Set the contract value at $10,000 per month.
The committee vote was unanimous, with all members listed voting aye.

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Jul 14, 2026, 12:30 AMCity Hall, Second Floorcompleted

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CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee recommends approval of the renewal of a Professional Services Contract with Zephyr Government Strategies for $10,000.00 per month for the City of Rockford’s 2026 Lobbying Services.
ADJOURNMENT
THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, PERSONAL P.A. SYSTEM, OR OTHER SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CALL THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AT (779) 348-7391 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE, SO WE CAN BE PREPARED TO ASSIST YOU.
Alderman Frost called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
Alderman Salgado moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Tuneberg. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Lobbying contract advanced

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