NCFPD contracts with Howells Government Relations for federal advocacy services

Joe Naiman

Village News Reporter

The North County Fire Protection District will be contracting with Howells Government Relations to provide federal advocacy support services.

The contract was approved on a 5-0 NCFPD board vote Tuesday, Sept. 26. Howells Government Relations will be paid a $7,500 monthly retainer along with reasonable expenses to represent the fire district.

“That was a big deal,” NCFPD fire Chief Keith McReynolds said.

In August 2022, the NCFPD board approved a contract with Hoch Consulting for services to identify potential grant opportunities.

“Our hope is that we will be ab...