The City of Rialto is seeking a State Lobbyist Firm to provide legislative consulting services, including representation, information, professional advice, and support services. The selected firm will work with the City Council, City Manager, and key staff to discuss goals, objectives, opportunities, and priorities for State government relations. The firm will develop short-term and long-term strategies, support a positive relationship with the Governor's office, State Legislature, and other agencies, and assist departments in maximizing State funding for City programs. The firm will also provide legislative and regulatory lobbying, pursue greater public funding, and coordinate meetings with State Legislators and agency department leaders. • The scope of work includes working with the City Council, City Manager, and key staff to discuss goals and objectives • Developing short-term and long-term strategies for State government relations • Supporting a positive relationship with the Governor's office, State Legislature, and other agencies • Assisting departments in maximizing State funding for City programs • Providing legislative and regulatory lobbying • Pursuing greater public funding for the City • Coordinating meetings with State Legislators and agency department leaders • Providing weekly written briefing reports on key issues and legislative committee activity