Legislative Lobbyist Services

The City of Garden City, Georgia is seeking a legislative lobbyist to provide professional lobbying and governmental affairs services. The selected consultant will represent the City's interests before the Georgia General Assembly, the Office of the Governor, and various state agencies. The scope of services includes legislative monitoring, direct advocacy, strategic planning, reporting, and grant and agency liaison. The successful proposer will be expected to have a minimum of five years of experience in governmental affairs or legislative lobbying within the State of Georgia. Some key responsibilities of the job include: • Tracking bills, resolutions, and amendments introduced in the Georgia General Assembly • Engaging in direct communication with members of the Georgia House of Representatives, the Georgia State Senate, and executive branch officials • Developing a comprehensive state legislative platform prior to each session • Providing weekly written updates during the legislative session and monthly briefings during the interim • Identifying state-level funding opportunities and facilitating meetings between City officials and state agency heads