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Federal Funding Expertise: Since 2010,Holland&Knight has secured hundreds of millions in grants <br /> and programmatic funding for clients in areas including transportation,housing,flood control, <br /> water infrastructure,economic development,public safety,and homeland security. Our depth of <br /> experience has proven invaluable in Washington,where earmarks are currently banned. <br /> If selected,Holland&Knight will work closely with Everett to gauge how its priorities may benefit <br /> from the annual appropriations process. We will then use our extensive relationships with the <br /> Senate and House Appropriations Committee members-several members of the proposed Everett <br /> team were senior staffers on the Appropriations Committees-to achieve the City's funding <br /> priorities. <br /> While Congress has ended appropriations earmarks,there are"softer"strategies that can be used in <br /> the annual appropriations bills to stress certain types of initiatives,including report language. As <br /> importantly,if earmarks are reinstated (there are talks underway to bring them back),we have an <br /> excellent track record securing those for our clients,too. <br /> In addition,when Everett decides to pursue a particular grant opportunity,Holland&Knight can <br /> assist in mapping a strategic plan to pursue the grant. We will address selection criteria,and stress <br /> certain project aspects that the agency maybe more focused on during a particular round of <br /> funding. Because of our close agency relationships,we can often gain key intelligence and insight <br /> into program directions that an agency may be considering which can change from year to year. <br /> Creative Campaign-Style Advocacy: Unlike other firms,Holland&Knight offers Everett a campaign- <br /> style approach to advocacy. We incorporate lobbying,regulatory lawyering,traditional and social <br /> media,coalition building,and grassroots engagement to break through the"noise"in Washington <br /> and achieve client goals. We have a rich history of establishing and executing thought <br /> leader/validator advocacy campaigns,local partnerships,successful grassroots campaigns,and <br /> coalitions. In fact,over the last five years,Holland&Knight has successfully led more than 30 <br /> coalitions and ad hoc efforts,bringing together divergent interests to rally behind a broader <br /> message to affect legislative or administrative changes. <br /> Profile-Raising Success: We have been highly successful in positioning our municipal clients as <br /> national leaders on issues of importance and taking local objectives and turning them into national <br /> policies. Through our strong relationships with think tanks,foundations,business and private <br /> sector associations,labor organizations,minority leadership groups,and thought leaders,Holland <br /> &Knight has successfully built coalitions and broadened support for policies and projects of <br /> importance to our clients leading to favorable legislation and media attention. <br /> Seamless Extension of Your Team: Working together,Holland&Knight would act as an extension of <br /> the City. We are available to you 24/7 and want to function as the City's Washington,D.C.,office. <br /> We are proactive in our efforts and communications with our clients and are constantly creating <br /> new opportunities to highlight and support our clients'priorities with Congress and the <br /> administration. <br /> Active Bipartisan PAC: The Holland&Knight Committee for Effective Government is our firm's <br /> federal PAC. It is the number one law firm PAC in the United States for contributions to federal <br /> candidates and party committees. We have hosted or co-hosted over 60 events in Washington,D.C., <br /> and other firm offices in the 2017-2018 election cycle,raising nearly$2 million for members and <br /> senators with clients at those events. <br /> Holland 8c Knight Confidential Presentation for the City of Everett I 11 <br />