City of Iowa City legislative priorities
The City of Iowa City promotes the interests and welfare of the citizens of Iowa City through impacting legislation at the State and Federal government. The legislative agenda and priorities list is set by Council yearly and gives City staff the direction to pursue legislative issues that will impact the City of Iowa City. The current legislative priorities are provided below:
City of Iowa City lobbyist Information
The City of Iowa City retains the services of various lobbying entities and organizations. These organizations serve the needs of Iowa City by informing and educating stakeholders associated with issues that affect the City of Iowa City. Provided below is a listing of the organizations that represent the City of Iowa City and local government issues at both the State and Federal levels:
Carney and Appelby Law
400 Homestead Building
303 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-282-6803
https://www.carneyappleby.com/
Annual fee for service: $27,200
Iowa Metro Coalition
Cornerstone Government Affairs
321 East Walnut Street, Suite 140
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-418-9870
http://www.facebook.com/IAMetroCo
Annual membership cost: $6,000
Iowa League of Cities
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-0740
www.iowaleague.org/
Annual membership cost: $15,506
National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 550
Washington, DC 20004
202-626-3043
www.nlc.org/
Annual membership cost: $5,669
US Conference of Mayors
1620 Eye Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20006
202-293-7330
www.usmayors.org
Annual membership cost: $5,269