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Government Relations

Virginia General Assembly

Building a successful legislative strategy requires a comprehensive understanding of both the legislators and processes of the Virginia legislature. The political landscape in Virginia is shifting. Your government relations team need to quickly adapt your message to meet the changing ideologies in the legislature. My approach is to understand and connect with each legislator as an individual, so that you can connect your issue to their core values in a authentic and meaningful way. Regardless of political party your story will resonate if you bring it to your audience on their terms. 

Executive Branch & Regulatory Engagement

Virginia's one-of-a-kind one-term governorship and citizen regulatory boards can make continuity and consistency in regulation a challenge for industries. Strong ties within the Governor's office as well as relationships within state agencies are essential to a successful regulatory engagement strategy. Hardiman Advisors is your connection to the leaders at the state agencies and in the administration who are the critical decision makers impacting your interests. 

Local Government Interaction

Virginia is a Dillon Rule state, which means that local governments' authority is derived from the state.  City Councils and County Boards of Supervisors are only allowed to enact ordinances and taxes that have been explicitly approved by the state legislature.  That doesn't mean that navigating local governments and regional influencers is easy. The interplay between local and state government in Virginia is complicated and you will need a trusted community advocate who can open doors and leverage relationships across the state to help build trust with local elected officials. Let Hardiman Advisors be your consistent connection to politics in localities across the state. Barrett's experience building regional coalitions to advance major policy initiatives and on land use projects can be your guide to making an impact locally.

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