ADVOCACY
Government and Political Relations
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ESSG has extensive experience in issue advocacy, government relations, and political affairs at the local, state, and federal levels. ESSG’s principal has over 10 years of elected and appointed experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, having cultivated relationships with several organizations, agencies, and elected as well as appointed officials.
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As a result, ESSG has (1) a strong understanding of the local planning application process from administrative review to legislative approval; (2) experience in tracking bills, educating about the impacts of legislation, and coordinating with state-wide advocacy groups; (3) familiar with the state legislative process; and (4) been providing public testimony regarding high-profile issues at the state and federal levels.
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ESSG can assist by developing strategies that allow clients the opportunity to navigate the complex landscape of government bureaucracy, public policy, and politics.
