CopperShrimp

money is always an issue what revenue streams are you using? meaning do you run on private backing, or do you have projects - development/ research? in regard to the second, is that in any way realistic - meaning to influence the government?

what is the one thing that would make your work immediately easier?

That is obviously a difficult position you are in. Are you, and similar local/ related organisations somehow organised/unified in your endeavours towards the local government? Why is the turnover in regard to the regional authorities so high? As this does not seem connected to governmental turnover.

just read one of the other answers you have given, so forget number one - you already answered