Task 1 – Strategic Counsel • Provide expert public and government affairs counsel and strategic advice to advance the interests of the City of Wilsonville as established by the City Council. • Advise on the development of the City of Wilsonville annual legislative agenda and supporting materials, suggest strategies for implementation of City priorities. • Monitor changes in state, regional, and local government policies that influence the policies and interests of the City of Wilsonville and advise on action to be taken. • Assist City staff in drafting, reviewing, amending, supporting, and opposing proposed legislation. • Provide “as requested” assistance to the Government Relations Manager to attend meetings and coordinate with various officials and groups in support of the City’s legislative agenda and public affairs program. Task 2 – Lobbying • Establish, strengthen, and maintain positive working relationships with state and federal legislators, staff, and agencies; state advisory boards/commissions; Portland metro-area mayors and city councilors; chambers of commerce and similar civic organizations; other lobbyists; and other key government, non-profit, and private sector stakeholders. • Alongside the Government Relations Manager, secure sponsors and advocate for City of Wilsonville legislative priorities with the Oregon State Legislature, State of Oregon State Agencies, Metro, and other local governments and government associations. • Review State of Oregon revenue forecasts and proposed and adopted budgets and provide expert revenue and fiscal analysis. • Coordinate and strategize preparation of City of Wilsonville written and verbal testimony at legislative hearings, including drafting letters and talking points if requested. • Attend, remotely or in person, work groups, coalition meetings, and legislative sessions and hearings to monitor evolving legislation and inform the Government Relations Manager of actions, opinions, trends, and proposals that may affect the City. • Attend regional and League of Oregon Cities lobby coordination meetings and represent the City at League of Oregon Cities meetings and events in the absence of the Government Relations Manger. • Build coalitions with other governments to effectively represent City of Wilsonville interests at the Legislature and in other governmental forums through cooperation with other jurisdictions and associations, with special attention to economic development, land use, and transportation policy areas. • Identify, pursue, and help secure federal funding opportunities, including Congressional appropriations and grants...
