Government Affairs & Advocacy

Understanding a dynamic political landscape and having a large network of allies and stakeholders at all levels of government is critical to organizational well-being.  MPA will advocate for policies and procedures that make it possible for you to provide better output to those you serve whether you are a non-profit entity, for-profit entity, or other governmental entity needing assistance from colleagues across the governmental spectrum.  No firm can guarantee results and it would be a disservice for anyone to do so but MPA can ensure that our vast network of contacts will hear your voice in the most powerful way possible.

MPA can work directly with local and county governments to provide assistance on a multitude of policy issues.  Our principal has over 14 years of experience working as a Municipal Administrator and can be retained to perform executive recruitment, financial and operational analysis, assist with labor negotiations, perform feasibility studies, charter study assistance, serve as hearing officer, and offer insight on a number of policy issues including parks and recreation.  Governments need to do more with less and it is critical to have someone on your side whose has the requisite experience to make important recommendations based on sound analysis. 

  State and local government spending is one of the key drivers in our economy, making it a market ripe with opportunity. Doing business with the government can be complicated but it doesn't have to be. With our extensive public procurement experience, we can help you navigate various aspects of public procurement laws so you can focus solely on the delivery of a quality product. MPA makes it a point to monitor all governmental actions applicable to our clients so we are ready to go whenever formal announcements are made regarding potential financial opportunities. We stand with you from start to finish.

The success of your organization depends on the quality of talent you recruit.  We specialize in using our years of public sector experience to find the right candidate for your governmental entity or private governmental affairs department.  Whether we are scouring the country for top administrator/department head or clerk candidates to lead your municipality or using our vast networks of contacts to lead your government affairs department, we do so with your organization's mission and goals in mind.  Having been a part of numerous executive searches we know what works and what doesn't and are confident we will provide you with a top-tier applicant pool.

In the face of shrinking budgets, one of the most challenging public sector issues is labor relations.  We are experts in labor relations and can act as a mediator or hearing officers in any dispute.  We can also be retained to work with one side and act as your chief negotiator.  Whichever role we hold we believe in fair and good faith negotiations where both sides obtain some of what they are seeking.  As a hearing officer, we believe in a fundamental sense of fairness for all sides and judge each situation on its individual merit.  We've also worked with some of the best labor attorneys in the business and can bring forth a formidable team to represent your interests.