Item 41 - Federal Legislative Advocacy Services

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Services Provided Holland & Knight's Public Policy and Regulation (PP&R) Group is one of the most experienced, well - respected government relations practices in the country. We combine all the essential elements: bringing in-depth legislative and regulatory experience and a strong record of success, while using creative and multifaceted strategies to advance the City's agenda with Congress, the White House federal agencies, regional and national associations, as well as other key stakeholders. We have significant experience working with local governments — all of the team members proposed for this engagement have either worked directly for or alongside local governments for over 20 years. Our qualifications include: Deep Local Government Experience: Holland & Knight has developed a strong foundation in all issues that matter to local governments spanning transportation, water, infrastructure, housing/homelessness, broadband, mental health, community and economic development, public safety and homeland security, immigration, energy and environmental issues, among others. Bipartisan: Holland & Knight's bipartisan team provides access to key policymakers in either party. While some firms fluctuate depending on which party is in power, Holland & Knight remains steady year after year, election after election, by nurturing longstanding relationships on both sides of the aisle while advocating on behalf of our clients. Creative Campaign -Style Advocacy: Unlike other firms, Holland & Knight offers a campaign -style approach to advocacy. We incorporate lobbying, regulatory lawyering, traditional and social media, coalition building and grassroots engagement to break through the "noise" in Washington and achieve client goals. Profile Raising Success: We have been highly successful in positioning mayors and their teams as national leaders on issues of importance. Through our strong relationships with think tanks, business associations, labor organizations and thought leaders, Holland & Knight has successfully built coalitions, developed platforms and broadened support for client priorities leading to favorable legislation and media attention. California Connected: Your Holland & Knight team has longstanding ties with the Golden State. We have a deep understanding of the policies, politics and people impacting the City's needs and goals. We represent California local governments and government entities, including Fremont, West Sacramento, Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, Orange County Fire Authority, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Southern California Association of Governments, the Port of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Community College District. Team -based: We work as a seamless team and dedicate the personnel with the necessary relationships and substantive knowledge to the matter at hand. This organizational structure provides clients with a significant advantage that does not exist with many firms, which tend to operate as independent actors or only have meaningful relationships with one body of Congress or one political party. As reflected throughout our proposal, Holland & Knight has been able to secure significant successes for the City of Santa Ana. Our approach to the scope of services is outlined in the following pages. Holland & Knight Confidential Presentation for City of Santa Ana 12