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Council selects familiar face for lobbyist group

By Nathan Bruttell
Today's News-Herald
Published Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:35 PM MST

The City Council decided to keep a familiar face involved in its lobbyist efforts.

The council selected Policy Impact Communications as its government relations consultant for the city by a 6-1 vote during the council’s regular meeting. Vice Mayor Dave McAtlin held the sole dissenting vote.

The council listened to former Lake Havasu City resident and Policy Impact Vice President Brian Tassinari, as well as representatives from Husk Partners and Landry, Creedon & Associates during a work session before the meeting.

“Quite honestly I think I was impressed with all three and I would’ve been happy selecting any one of them,” Mayor Mark Nexsen said. “His familiarity with the city and what he’s done for us has been a huge plus for me.”

The city agreed to enter into a contract with Policy Impact Communications for the proposed $56,000 for 12 months. Councilman Don Callahan was the only member that spoke about the selection during the meeting.

“I would like to be sure that whoever gets this is giving us up-to-date reports on a regular basis so we have a good idea of what’s happening,” Callahan said.

Councilman Brian Wedemeyer said Tassinari’s history with the city led to his vote.

“I think that Brian Tassinari is genuinely interested in Lake Havasu City’s success,” he said. “He has his roots here and I think he will be proactive for us. He’s not just going to respond to issues … I think he’s going take the initiative to look out for things coming our way.”

Tassinari formerly worked for Williams and Associates, the city’s previous lobbyist group. Williams and Associates did not submit a proposal to the city. Tassinari said he was responsible for submitting Policy Impact’s proposal.

“I grew up there and I love the city,” he said. “ I enjoyed working for them and I’m proud of work I’ve done. … Lake Havasu City needs representation more than it ever has and hopefully we can get some things back to the city.”

You can contact the reporter at nbruttell@havasunews.com.

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BonHomme Richard wrote on Nov 15, 2009 12:07 PM:

" Elections are coming we not need the jug heads we have now! "

Sameo Sameo wrote on Nov 15, 2009 10:19 AM:

" Once again we see the Havasu version of the Sopranos handing out a small boon to one of "The Chosen" people. "

WATCHING HAVASU DIE wrote on Nov 15, 2009 1:46 AM:

" Preforming twice a month 2nd and last tuesday of the month,,, "THE GOOD OLD BOYs",,,,It really is so unreal,,,Havasu is BANKRUPT It just hasent realized it yet,,Run up the credit cards quick! "

StillStanding wrote on Nov 11, 2009 9:48 AM:

" When is the Mayor and the Council going to get it. We're tired of the same old - same old crud. So what if Tassinari has roots here, he also has history in an under-performing group that did little if anything of benefit for this city.

Lends some truth the the adage of the more things change the more they remain the same. We don't stand a chance! "

arizona 5150 wrote on Nov 11, 2009 9:24 AM:

" It's funny to me they don't see the real problems, still staying with old ways and idea's old people in the good old boy what's ever good for me club. It's sad to see how shallow Havasu is. I diden't really exspect anything new. "

Voice of the People wrote on Nov 11, 2009 7:41 AM:

" The people are asking for change, why is it that Mr. McAtlin is the only one that hears us on this issue?

We need new ideas, not the same old tired ideas from the same old people, even if they have a new name and new company.

Make changes, we will at the next election. "

Dusan wrote on Nov 11, 2009 12:18 AM:

" Well yea they hired one of the "Good ol Boys "

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