1. Federal Appropriations & Strategy a. Track federal appropriation cycles, discretionary or community project funding opportunities, and major grant programs relevant to municipal priorities (infrastructure, public safety, housing, transportation, energy, resilience, etc.) b. Work with the City Manager and City Council to develop a funding strategy to address Council goals. c. Assist in drafting congressional request forms and supporting documentation and submitting requests on behalf of the municipality. d. The firm will be an active partner and engage in strategy and goal development. 2. Advocacy & Legislative Engagement a. Identify federal legislative or regulatory actions that impact municipal operations, revenue, or strategic initiatives. b. Advocate directly with congressional delegations, key committees, and federal agencies on behalf of the municipality. c. Arrange and support meetings between municipal leaders and federal policymakers. d. Prepare talking points, issue briefs, and testimony when needed. 3. Travel & Meeting Coordination Organize annual or semiannual trips (twice per year preferred) for municipal officials to Washington, D.C., including: a. Meetings with congressional delegation and committee staff b. Visits with federal agencies c. Participation in federal conferences d. Provide briefing books and meeting preparation
