# SANTA CRUZ PORT DISTRICT hires THE FERGUSON GROUP (Budget/Appropriations)

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | SANTA CRUZ PORT DISTRICT |
| Client description | Independent special district that operates the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor |
| Client state | CA |
| Lobbying firm | THE FERGUSON GROUP |
| Firm state | DC |
| Issue areas | Budget/Appropriations |
| Specific matters disclosed | Federal funding for harbor dredging, including FY2027 Congressionally Directed Spending / Community Project Funding requests through the Operations & Maintenance Account of FY27 Energy & Water Appropriations legislation; communications with the Office of Management & Budget regarding FY26 and FY27 Corps of Engineers workplans focusing on Operations & Maintenance account for harbor dredging. |
| Registered | 2026-10-21 |

## Why this score
- Specific matters disclosed.

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