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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.