Lobbying and Advocacy: A Public Policy of Open Government

People who receive compensation to encourage the passage, defeat, or modification of any item pending before the Board of County Commissioners are considered lobbyists by County Ordinance. 

 

Lobbyists are required to:

• register with the County on an annual basis
• report each meeting with any county commissioner
• report any expenditures made in support of lobbying activities

 

Lobbyist Resources

Lobbyist Annual Registration Form Lobbyist Meeting Log Form Lobbyist Meeting Calendar Statement of Expenditures Form Lobbying Ordinance Lobbyists Registered 2022

 

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A Public Policy of Open Government
The Florida Constitution safeguards every Floridian’s right of access to government meetings and records. In Florida, disclosure is the standard, unless the Legislature allows an exemption. Every citizen has the right to obtain public records that are not exempted. Citizens and the media can easily request public records from Pinellas County government. The citizen is responsible for the cost of providing the documentation, which includes staff time, cost of copies, and other costs that are associated with the request.

 

• Make a public records request

 

To read more about the Sunshine Law: Florida Government in the Sunshine

 

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To better serve the citizens of Pinellas County, the Board of County Commissioners hires lobbyists to assist them in gaining support for issues that affect the departments under the Board of County Commissioners.

 

The continuation of funding for beach nourishment is one example of a county interest for which lobbyists have successfully advocated. The issues that are to be supported are approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

 

Lobbying & Advocacy - Open Government Resources:

• Pinellas County Code of Ordinances Article IX - Lobbyists
• Florida Association of Counties
• National Association of Counties

 

Government Relations Contracts:

Federal Program: 2019 Legislative Priorities 2018 Legislative Priorities 2017 Legislative Priorities 2016 Legislative Priorities 2015 Legislative Priorities       Current Contract Award

State Program: 2022 Legislative Priorities 2020 Legislative Priorities 2019 Legislative Priorities 2018 Legislative Priorities 2017 Legislative Priorities 2016 Legislative Priorities 2015 Legislative Priorities   Current Contract Award

 

 

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