Government Relations

With over 30 years of experience at the Capitol, Flaherty & Hood has the expertise to successfully create change at the state level for our clients. Our unique approach integrates strong policy analysis and media relations with traditional, bipartisan lobbying to effectively communicate with key players in state government.

We work with coalitions, individual cities, businesses, and associations throughout Minnesota to achieve their legislative goals.

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Our Government Relations Services

Government Relations

  • Direct legislative advocacy with policy makers
  • Research and public policy development
  • Bill drafting
  • Media advocacy, communications strategy development and implementation, public relations and social media
  • Legislative monitoring
  • Coalition management
  • Representation with state agencies and boards

Notable Clients

  • AE2S

  • Aggregate & Ready Mix

  • Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District

  • Beltrami County

  • Brainerd Public Utilities

  • City of Albert Lea

  • City of Grand Rapids

  • City of Mankato

  • City of Marshall

  • City of Monticello

  • City of Moorhead

  • City of Red Lake Falls

  • City of Red Wing

  • City of Sartell

  • City of St. Joseph

  • City of Waite Park

  • Central Mississippi River Partnership (CMRP)

  • Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC)

  • Coalition of Utility Cities (CUC)

  • Duluth Seaway Port Authority (DSPA)

  • Greater Minnesota Partnership (GMNP)

  • Greater Minnesota Parks & Trails (GMPT)

  • Highway 14 Partnership

  • Independent Lifestyles, Inc.

  • Infinity Center

  • Initiative Foundations

  • Itasca County

  • Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)

  • Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living (MACIL)

  • Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Providers (MARP)

  • Minnesota Child Care Association (MCCA)

  • Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA)

  • Minnesota Rural Water Association (MRWA)

  • Missouri River Energy Service (MRES)

  • Minnesota School Bus Operators Association (MSBOA)

  • Range Gateway Coalition (RGC)

  • Red Rock Rural Water System

  • Wright County

Government Relations Lead Attorney

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Bradley Peterson

Shareholder Attorney

Government Relations Team Members

Daniel Marx

Shareholder Attorney

Elizabeth Wefel

Shareholder Attorney/Lobbyist

Shane Zahrt

Shareholder Attorney/Lobbyist

Erik Simonson

Senior Lobbyist

Marty Seifert

Senior Lobbyist

Darielle Dannen

Lobbyist

Darrin Lee

Lobbyist

Derrick Miedaner

Director of Policy Research & Analytics

Alex Wildfang

Media & Communications Associate

Emma Nelson

Government Relations Practice Coordinator

Loren Solberg

Lobbyist (Consultant)