Does the Port employ lobbyists in Washington, D.C. or Sacramento?
Yes, the Port retains the firm of Patton Boggs, LLP in Washington D.C. to assist with its advocacy efforts in the nation’s capitol. In Sacramento, the Port is represented by the law firm of Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott, LLP. The Government Affairs team works closely with these firms to ensure that public policy decision-makers understand the importance of the Port to the national and state economies as they consider proposed legislation or regulations that affect the Port.
