Lobbyist Registration

Ordinance

City of Lighthouse Point Ordinance 2011-0897 requires Lobbyists to register with the City prior to engaging in lobbyist activities within the City.

Definition

Lobbying is defined as communication, by any means, from a lobbyist to a covered individual regarding any item that will foreseeably be decided by a final decision-making authority, which communication seeks to influence, convince, or persuade the covered individual to support or oppose the item.

Registration

Lobbyist Registration fees shall expire each calendar year on December 31st, regardless of the original filing date. Update fees are determined according to the specific purpose and subject matter of the meeting submitted on the Registration Statement.

Ways to Register

Register Online
Complete the Lobbyist Registration Form (PDF) and submit to the City Clerk’s Office

Once you have completed the Registration Form and paid the Registration Fee, please Complete the Contact Log. You can pay your Registration Fee online for convenience.

Contact Log

The Lobbyist Contact Log is completed only when a lobbyist has contact with an elected official. This form is to be completed after the lobbyist has registered and paid the $100 registration fee.

The Lobbyist must complete a contact log contemporaneously with the lobbying activity, or as soon thereafter as practicable, but no later than three days following the lobbying activity.

Additional Information

Please call the City Clerk’s office at 954-943-6500 if you have any questions.