State Legislative Services

The Vendor is required to provide to perform government relations and legislative services at the State level, supporting agency core mission in county.
- Sales tax-supported entity responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining a public mass transportation system for the benefit of residents within its geographic district.
- Provide state legislative services, including but not limited to:
• Engage with key members and staff of the state legislature and governor’s administration to advance agency legislative and policy priorities.
• Coordinate communication with the county legislative delegation and relevant committees and agencies.
• Collaborate with agency staff on strategic planning for appropriations, grant programs, and funding opportunities.
• Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory developments, including transportation reform measures and budget updates.
• Facilitate dialogue with department’s officials regarding agency legislative agenda and regional connectivity initiatives.
• Arrange meetings, schedule appointments, and manage correspondence with state-level policymakers and influencers.
• Provide day-to-day consultation and representation as needed.
• Track and analyze proposed and enacted legislation impacting public transit, infrastructure funding, and regional mobility. Provide timely updates and strategic recommendations to agency leadership.
• Maintain open communication with state legislators and committees, keeping them informed about the agency’s new projects, initiatives, and progress toward statewide transportation objectives.
• Deliver regular updates on state and federal budget allocations, discretionary grant opportunities, and emerging funding streams to support transit operations and capital projects.
• Represent the agency’s interests in legislative forums and stakeholder meetings. Develop, manage, and sustain public-private partnerships that enhance transit service delivery and innovation
• Represent the agency’s interests in legislative forums and stakeholder meetings. Develop, manage, and sustain public-private partnerships that enhance transit service delivery and innovation.