Because his work required him to have contact with state legislators , Tinklenberg was required to register as a lobbyist in the state of Minnesota .
Through his work as a transportation consultant , Tinklenberg had been hired as an adviser to a number of counties and municipalities .
Because Tinklenberg 's work required him to have contact with state legislators , Tinklenberg was required to register as a lobbyist in the state of Minnesota .
Through his work as a transportation consultant , Tinklenberg had been hired as an adviser to a number of counties and municipalities .