Item 41 - Federal Legislative Advocacy Services

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• Meeting with potential supporters from the California congressional delegation, Administration and key congressional committees, as well as with key stakeholder groups to advocate for the City's priorities. • Developing forums for the Mayor to highlight the City's work at the national level by partnering with high-level organizations that can help garner policy and media attention. Building outside support for the City's priorities working with mayors from other cities and key stakeholder groups. This includes developing tangible records of support through letters to Congress from key urban stakeholder groups, other mayors and/or other elected officials; resolutions of support from the National League of Cities and/or U.S. Conference of Mayors; and supportive blog posts from outside organizations. Advocacy: As previously mentioned, Holland & Knight will actively and aggressively advocate for the City to advance its priority issues. We will work closely with Congress and the Administration to achieve success on your federal agenda, including having regular contact with federal officials, strategizing on next steps, and assisting you in maintaining and strengthening your relationships. These efforts include: • Engaging in ongoing discussions with the White House, Congress and relevant federal agencies to discuss your priorities, respond in a timely basis to inquiries and concerns, and gather insider information and intelligence to gain behind -the -scenes insights on challenges and opportunities. • Identifying critical times in the federal legislative or budgetary process for the City to contact congressional members or the Administration to advance your priority projects or issues. • Drafting briefs, proposals and other content to advance education efforts and information sharing. • Creating opportunities for City of Santa Ana officials to provide testimony before Congress on its priorities and assist in the preparation of testimony in Washington, D.C. and through roundtables and events in the City and the region. • Maintaining constant contact with the City on strategic implementation, making adjustments to strategy as federal political and legislative factors evolve. Holland & Knight will maximize our advocacy efforts by ensuring City officials have every opportunity to meet with stakeholders in Washington to highlight the City's innovative work and federal priorities. When your team meets in Washington, Holland & Knight will make all arrangements necessary, including: • Securing meetings with House and Senate members and their staff, the White House, key federal agency officials, stakeholders, and potential coalition partners • Assisting with advance work, including developing talking points, briefing materials, position papers, and justification packets • Participating in all meetings to provide support and guidance • Assisting with follow-up after the visit to ensure that efforts on your behalf are sustained • Preparing the federal agency staff or congressional members' key staff prior to your visit, so that the meetings are productive and efficient, and the staff are adequately prepared to discuss your projects and priorities. Federal Funding: As previously mentioned, Holland & Knight understands the full range of funding opportunities that the City may choose to pursue and has the expertise to help the City secure additional critical resources. Whether helping to navigate the federal grant and appropriations process or accessing national philanthropic dollars, our team has an unparalleled track record of success. Holland & Knight Confidential Presentation for City of Santa Ana 119