To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners’ Office
Prepared By:
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Nico Johnson, Management Analyst, Commissioners’ Office
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Presenter: Mara Sheldon, John Criscuolo, Jack O’Shea with Squire Patton Boggs
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Subject:
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11:00 AM Federal Lobbyist Update
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this study session is to provide an update on federal advocacy activities to the Board of County Commissioners.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Good Governance - Proactively advocate for the County's needs in legislative solutions.
Background and Discussion: As part of its annual adoption of legislative principles for the forthcoming year, Arapahoe County established several federal priorities in November 2025. Selected to serve as the County’s federal lobbyist following a competitive solicitation process in December 2024, Squire Patton Boggs will continue to advocate for the agency’s federal legislative principles in 2026. On a monthly basis, Squire Patton Boggs will provide an update on federal activities, status on advocacy efforts to date, and next steps.
Alternatives: N/A
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Alignment with Strategic Implementation Strategies: N/A
Staff Recommendation: For informational purposes.
Concurrence: N/A