Federal Lobbying Services

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a consultant to provide federal lobbying services. The consultant will represent the County before the United States Congress, federal agencies, and related entities in support of the County's legislative, regulatory, and funding priorities. The consultant will provide strategic advocacy, monitoring, and advisory services tailored to the County's priorities. Areas of interest may include federal appropriations and grants, transportation and infrastructure, public safety and emergency management, environmental and coastal resilience, water and wastewater, and broadband or communications. • The consultant will advocate for County priorities before Congress and federal agencies • The consultant will assist with development, refinement, and execution of the County's federal legislative agenda • The consultant will identify and pursue federal appropriations, grants, and funding programs relevant to County projects • The consultant will monitor federal legislation, regulations, and policy developments impacting the County • The consultant will provide timely legislative intelligence, alerts, and strategic recommendations • The consultant will facilitate meetings with members of Congress, committee staff, and federal officials • The consultant will assist with preparation of briefing materials, talking points, correspondence, and testimony • The consultant will coordinate with County staff, leadership, and other consultants to ensure alignment