County continues discussion on hiring lobbyist

Gordon Jackson, The Brunswick News, Ga.
·4 min read

Sep. 20—After tabling a discussion on hiring a lobbyist earlier this month, Glynn County commissioners resurrected consideration of paying someone to represent the county's interests in the state capital year-round.

Commissioner Sammy Tostensen asked commissioners at Tuesday's special-called meeting to consider adding his request on the agenda for an upcoming meeting.

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