REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGEANNE A. WHITE, City Manager
Office of the Mayor & City Manager
BY: JOHN ELLIS, Government Affairs Manager
Office of the Mayor & City Manager
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Lighthouse Public Affairs, LLC., for an amount not to exceed $396,000 for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services in California, term is for three years with the option to extend for one year
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the consultant services agreement with Lighthouse Public Affairs, LLC., for an amount not to exceed $396,000 ($11,000/month). The term of the agreement is three years, with the option to extend for one year.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Office of the Mayor and City Manager seeks City Council approval to approve a professional consultant services agreement with Lighthouse Public Affairs, LLC., to perform professional lobbying and consulting activities regarding State governmental activities for 36 months, with a possible additional one year extension. The proposed agreement is exclusive, the City of Fresno will be the only municipal client with the firm.
BACKGROUND
All functions of the City are significantly affected by state legislative votes and administrative actions in Sacramento. From funding and revenue streams that can help ensure the City can build affordable housing and address homelessness, to support for local road, transit and trail programs, to tax issues and the City being home to the nation's first High Speed Rail station, what happens in the state's capital affects the entire state.
The City has previously engaged a state lobbyist, however, services were cancelled in November 2025. Over the years, this instrumental role has helped the City navigate state issues at a time of great change for local governments, including the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple efforts to change sales tax law and through efforts to address homelessness and revi...
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