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Temple residents, state rep question Temple City Council renewing lobbying contracts
Johnathan Lee
Johnathan Lee
Senior Reporter · Killeen, TX
Johnathan has spent a decade covering local government issues, with a degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Killeen Current, he worked as a political correspondent for Texas Monthly, where he developed an eye for thorough investigative reporting. His deep knowledge of public policy informs his sharp analysis of local governance.
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Temple renewed contracts worth $375,600 with two Austin lobbying firms, even as a state representative says one of the city’s lobbyists opposed a Temple-backed bill and residents questioned City Council spending.
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