Jan. 24, 2024 - Workshop

City of Newport

City Council

(Approved 2/14/2024)

Minutes for Interviews held for the Government Relations Consultant held on January 24, 2024, City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

The Council members convened at 4:35 p.m. and the following members were present:

XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG

ANGELA MCCALLA

JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO

LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE.

ABSENT

DAVID CARLIN

CHARLIE HOLDER

MARK ARAMLI

4:30 p.m. Frank McMahon, Grant Pilkington, Christopher Hunter (WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND)

(Advocacy Solutions, LLC)

5:00 p.m. Peter Baptista, Nicholas Hemond

(Capitol Communications Group)

5:30 p.m. Nicole O’Loughlin

Questions (asked of all interviewees):

Please describe your team and why you believe you would be a good fit for Newport?

What do you see as Newport’s biggest challenge in advocating for its priorities at the State House?

Does your team have any conflicts of interest when it comes to representing the City’s interest at the State House, and if so, how would you navigate them if selected by the City?

Do you have relationships with legislative leadership in both chambers, and if so, what have you found to be key to effectively advocating for clients in front of them?

Do you have any other municipal clients that you represent?

Adjourn- 6:10 p.m.

Laura C. Swistak, CMC

City Clerk