Description
The City of Brooklyn Park is seeking a registered federal lobbyist to support its advocacy efforts in Washington DC. The lobbyist will promote the City's federal priorities, including light rail transit, PFAS remediation infrastructure, development of the Brooklyn Park BioTech Innovation District, workforce development resources, community emergency management, regional public safety coordination, and broader community development tools. The successful proposal will demonstrate experience working with cities, particularly on these topics, and will include a detailed budget and timeline for advancing the City's priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
• Advocacy and promotion of the City's federal priorities
• Community Project Funding assistance
• Facilitating meetings with federal officials and City elected leaders
• Legislative consultation and research
• Liaison with elected officials and strategy development
The City is looking for a lobbyist with experience working with similar-sized cities in Washington DC, and the ability to advance the City's priorities in a timely and effective manner.