Book Hill Pulls out of County Contract

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The Washington DC lobbying firm that was to represent Jefferson County in its efforts to secure federal aid for sewer debt says it’s turning down the contract. In a letter made public today, Book Hill Partners says the “toxic political landscape” in Jefferson County would undermine the firm’s ability to get political support for the county. WBHM’s Tanya Ott spoke with partner Rob Housman.

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