El Paso City Council voted 7-1 to hire Forward Global to serve as the city’s federal lobbyist. The company will provide a permanent representative in Washington, D.C., to help secure funding and track federal bills that affect the city.
The council approved the contract with a 7-1 vote. One council member opposed the measure.
Forward Global’s role will be to act as the city’s federal lobbyist. The firm will give El Paso a steady presence in Washington, D.C., focused on bringing more funding and providing information about bills that impact the city.
Federal lobbyists typically monitor legislation, identify grant and funding opportunities, and advocate for local priorities with lawmakers and agencies. The city’s new representative will perform those functions on El Paso’s behalf.
Council members said the move aims to strengthen the city’s connection to federal resources and keep local leaders informed about policy changes in Washington that could affect El Paso.
With the contract approved, El Paso will now have a permanent point of contact in the capital as it seeks funding and navigates federal legislation that matters to the community.
