It appears that Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter has engaged with a national political consulting firm to promote her position on immigration policy. TR received an unsolicited email on March 3 from Seeker Strategies, an Austin, Texas based firm that is described as “a progressive, Bla ck and Brown-owned communications and advocacy firm that guides clients through an ever-changing cultural, political, and regulatory landscape.” The firm focuses on communications and advocacy. The website states “We craft your story, tailor your message to the right audiences, and engage the press on your behalf…We identify the decision makers you need to move, enlist influencers, and deploy campaigns to shape policy.” The email headline stated, “Commissioner Jack Porter available to talk on background.” The email stated, “Tallahassee Commissioner Jack Porter is available to speak on background about what immigrants in her community are currently experiencing, and she can connect you with families affected by recent raids. The commissioner opposed the 287(g) agreement between the city of Tallahassee and the federal government this past October, and she’s also to speak about the impacts this is currently having on immigrants in Tallahassee. Let me know if you’d be interested in speaking with her, and I’ll get you connected.” The email was sent on the same day that Porter participated in a forum addressing local immigration policy and 287(g) agreements. During the forum, hosted by Leon County Indivisible (formerly Resist Trump), Porter criticized City Manager Reese Goad and Police Chief Revell for their cooperation with federal officials via a 287(g) agreement. For the record, Commissioner Porter has repeatedly ignored request for comments from TR. ...read more read less