The Bay Area Council Government Relations Committee is works at both the state and federal level as the advocacy arm of the Council. Our job is to support the work of the policy committees and ensure that the positions we take as an organization are voiced at the local, state and federal levels.
Key Priorities
- The Council will step into a more significant regional convener role at the state level from both a political and a policy standpoint, activating and leveraging the Bay Area Caucus as well as driving major policy proposals.
- With significant member focus and activity in Sacramento on a variety of bills and regulatory proceedings, the Council will position itself as an “on the ground” advocacy asset for membership alongside Sacramento assets members currently work with.
- Continue to be effective advocates for members with divided government returning to Washington D.C.
- Bring state and federal representatives and their staff aboard the Klamath to build connections between legislators and members.
New California Coalition
The Bay Area Council is a founder of the New California Coalition (NCC), one of the state’s fastest growing business civic groups uniting tens of thousands of change-hungry California voters. Chaired by Council CEO Jim Wunderman, the NCC is led by an extremely talented, seasoned, and highly regarded team of notable individuals. Spanning the political, business, and civic institutions across the state, reflecting the geographic and ideological diversity of California, the NCC leadership is at the forefront of the movement to bring a new era of opportunity to the Golden State. Learn more at New California Coalition.
Government Relations Committee Co-Chairs
Kristina Lawson, Managing Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP
