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.

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

  • Aggregate & Ready Mix

  • Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District

  • City of Annandale

  • City of Albert Lea

  • City of Bemidji

  • City of Benson

  • City of Foley

  • City of Granite Falls

  • City of Lakefield

  • City of Luverne

  • City of Mankato

  • City of Marshall

  • City of Minnesota City

  • City of Moorhead

  • City of Northfield

  • City of Oakdale

  • City of Red Wing

  • City of Sartell

  • City of Virginia

  • City of Waite Park

  • City of Winona

  • Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC)

  • Coalition of Utility Cities (CUC)

  • DENCO II, LLC

  • Duluth Seaway Port Authority

  • First State Tire Recycling

  • Greater Minnesota Parks & Trails

  • Greater Minnesota Partnership

  • Highway 14 Partnership

  • Independent Lifestyles, Inc.

  • Itasca County

  • Metropolitan Center for Independent Living

  • Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living

  • Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Providers

  • Minnesota School Bus Operators Association

  • Northstar Pellets, LLC

  • Red Rock Rural Water System

  • Western Governors University

  • Wright County

Government Relations Lead Attorney