HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/2018 00 Misc Distributed at the MeetingCity of Yakima Proposal
July 24, 2018
Luke Esser &
Nick Federici
Distributed .t th
Meeting
Five Unique Advantages We Provide:
1. Decades of High -Level Olympia Experience
2. Philosophical Balance
3. Teamwork & Coalition Building
4. Proven Results for Similar Clients
5. Alignment With City of Yakima Priorities
Advantage 1: Experience of Luke Esser
20 years of High -Level Experience in Olympia
*Two -term Republican State Representative; Co -
Vice Chair, Capital Budget Committee.
*Former Republican State Senator; Majority Floor
Leader and Committee Chairman.
*Two -term Chairman of WA State Republican Party.
*Registered lobbyist 7+ years, attorney since 1989.
Advantage 1: Experience of Nick Federici
24 Years of High-Level Olympia Experience
*Registered lobbyist since 1994.
*Deep relationships with state Democratic leaders,
agency staff and progressive organizations.
*Recognized leader on human services, housing,
homelessness, and local government issues.
*Authored state Initiative and complex legislation.
Advantage 2: Philosophical Balance
*Nick's background is on the political left.
*Luke's background is from the political right.
*We both have considerable experience, and many
successes, working in a bipartisan fashion.
*Rare ability to access and influence leaders and
rank -and -file legislators in all four caucuses, as well
as in the Governor's Office and state agencies.
Advantage 3: Teamwork
*We both have experience amplifying
the voice of our clients through alliances & coalitions.
*Luke was part of bipartisan "Five Corners Alliance"
that convinced Boeing to build the 787 in Everett.
*Nick has organized coalitions to pass complex bills
and statewide Initiatives, including Breakfast After
The Bell and stable funding for affordable housing.
*We both actively participate in AWC activities.
Advantage 4. Proven Results
Multiple Successes For Similar Clients
City of Spokane
CITY
O F
SPOKANE
1\� i 1 111
*Over the last two years we have helped to secure:
✓ More than $10 million in Capital Budget funds
✓ More than $25 million in Transportation funds
✓ Passage of complex policy legislation
*Significantly improved outreach to local legislators
and legislative leadership.
Advantage 4. Proven Results
Multiple Successes For Similar Clients
WA St. Assoc. of Local Public
Health Officials (WSALPHO)
S
F�
WA0fity i $Eigf:fis0,6IATION oRgi,eVAL P.UBIicf.kk C 05F-,I(10b5
*In 2017 we helped WSALPHO secure:
✓ $10 million of new funds for core public health
services, in a session dominated by McCleary
✓ Important policy language, adopted via
Operating Budget proviso
Advantage 5. Strong Alignment with
City of Yakima Priorities
*Safe Routes to Schools Funding &
WSDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Funding
*Affordable Housing & Homelessness Assistance
*Full funding of Basic Law Enforcement Academy
*Stable, Sustainable and Flexible Revenue Options
*Mill Site Infrastructure and Landfill Cleanup Costs
Current Clients
Luke's Current Clients:
*City of Spokane
*Kalispel Tribe
*SEIU 775 (representing home care
workers)
*Signature Healthcare Services
(operator of psychiatric hospitals)
*WA State Catholic Conference
Nick's Current Clients:
*City of Spokane
*Fairfax Hospital
*Pioneer Human Services
*SEIU 775 (representing nursing home
workers)
*United Ways of the Pacific Northwest
*WA Low Income Housing Alliance
*WIN 211
Thank You Very Much
For This Wonderful Opportunity
We look forward to answering your questions
4a4e Suet iVid edenici.