SNOW HILL– County officials agreed this week to hire a lobbyist to advocate for Worcester County.
The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to accept a bid from State and Local Advisors (SLA) for lobbying services. The company was one of six that responded to the county’s request for proposals. Bids ranged from SLA’s proposed $24,000 a year to $144,000 a year. The contract will be for one year but will include two one-year renewals.
Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the decision to move forward with SLA, whose principal is Paul Ellington, would give the county a better understanding of issues in Annapolis.
“We have literally no idea what goes on in Annapolis during session,” Mitrecic said in an interview following Tuesday’s vote.
While the local delegation does provide updates, Mitrecic said they didn’t include day-to-day information on what was going on. He said neither the commissioners nor county staff had the time to read through every piece of legislation that may or may not effect Worcester County. Going forward, SLA will provide the county with information on bills that could have an impact locally. Mitrecic said the lobbyist would also be able to voice the county’s support or concerns with a particular bill.
the elected legislators dont have time to read all the bills? what the hell are they there for then?
can’t wait for a County Office of Diversity