Legislative Relations Meeting (8/17/26) | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO

The City of Lee's Summit Legislative Relations Meeting held on August 17, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and contracting related to the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for state and federal lobbying services. The committee reviewed and refined the scope of services for the RFP, emphasizing the need for a single service provider or a well-coordinated subcontractor arrangement to handle lobbying efforts efficiently. Discussions included narrowing the federal lobbying focus to transportation-related issues while maintaining flexibility to pursue other priorities such as public safety and housing. The committee also addressed pricing structures, proposing a lump sum for annual lobbying services with line-item costs for additional trips, particularly to Washington DC. A tentative timeline was set to release the RFP in early September, aiming for contract approval by mid-November and a start date of December 1, 2026. Additionally, the meeting covered plans for regional legislative outreach to foster collaboration with neighboring communities and introduced the 2027 legislative priorities document, highlighting ongoing issues like transportation infrastructure, revenue protection, and economic development. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but clear action items were established to proceed with the RFP process and regional coordination efforts.