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F. What characteristics most distinguish your organization from your competitors? <br /> Holland&Knight combines a boutique consulting approach with the resources of a larger firm to <br /> deliver positive policy results and a clear return on investment. We provide significant value that <br /> looks and acts more like a consulting practice than the traditional law firm partner-associate model. <br /> Your proposed Holland&Knight team brings a unique set of qualifications. All team members have <br /> an Everett connection,for example. They have either worked for entities within Washington State, <br /> worked with the City's congressional members,or have experience working on similar priority <br /> issues. <br /> This experience provides them with an on-the-ground understanding of the policies and politics <br /> affecting the City. In addition,our work to develop national profiles and initiatives for mayors, <br /> along with coalition-building to support these efforts,is unparalleled. <br /> Our distinguishing characteristics include: <br /> Deep Local Government Experience: Through our work representing cities,counties,and other <br /> municipal entities,Holland&Knight has developed a strong foundation in all issues that matter to <br /> local governments. Our policy experience is bolstered by our strong relationships with federal <br /> departments and agencies,the White House,and every House and Senate committee and <br /> subcommittee important to local governments. Our firm has a deep understanding of local <br /> government pressures and needs,how to position clients,and what it takes to be successful on their <br /> behalf. As such,we will partner with you to craft legislative,regulatory,and political strategies that <br /> meet your goals and priorities as they evolve. <br /> Bipartisan Approach: Holland&Knight has built a successful government affairs practice through <br /> our depth of experience and diversity-and by maintaining our bipartisan ties. While some firms <br /> fluctuate depending on which party is in power,Holland&Knight remains steady year after year, <br /> election after election. We do this by nurturing longstanding relationships-with the <br /> administration,committees,and party leaders-on both sides of the aisle. <br /> This allows us to anticipate and adjust quickly to changing congressional or the Administration's <br /> dynamics. Our bipartisan,comprehensive approach to federal advocacy will help Everett position <br /> itself in this highly competitive federal environment and help strengthen and expand your federal <br /> relationships. <br /> Team-Based: Another key to Holland&Knight's effectiveness is that our work is team-based. We <br /> dedicate the personnel with the necessary relationships and substantive knowledge to the matter at <br /> hand. This organizational structure provides clients with a significant advantage that does not exist <br /> with other firms,which tend to operate as independent actors or only have meaningful <br /> relationships with one body of Congress or one political party. <br /> At Holland_&Knight,our advocacyand strategic communication teams meet regularly to share <br /> intelligence. They also work together to coordinate advocacy activities,refine communication <br /> strategy,and develop client action plans. Providing support to the entire organization are a <br /> number of seasoned legislative aides with government experience-and great ability to track, <br /> monitor,and report on legislative and regulatory developments in a timely manner. <br /> Holland 8c Knight Confidential Presentation for the City of Everett i 10 <br />