Cheney council approves lobbyist contract

In a short regular meeting Tuesday night, the Cheney City Council approved a one-year contract with the city’s Olympia consultant Jennifer Ziegler.

According to the contract, Ziegler represents the city on legislative, regulatory and administrative issues that arise in the state’s capital. She meets with legislators and state agency officials on issues of interest to Cheney, attends important meetings and reports directly to Mayor Tom Trulove on results and what transpired, as well as advising the city on recommended actions and positions to be taken.

“Jennifer has kept the city’s name in play...