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Navigating Political Dynamics in Jefferson City for Effective Legislation

Delve into the political landscape of Jefferson City, examining strategies to motivate legislators and caucuses amidst challenges like term limits, campaign contributions, and lobbying interests. Explore case studies and election insights to understand effective advocacy approaches.

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Navigating Political Dynamics in Jefferson City for Effective Legislation

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  1. The Dynamics of Jefferson City and How to Motivate Legislators and Caucuses Randy Scherr R. J. Scherr and Associates

  2. Lets take a look back • Term limits 1990-92 • Republican Senate –early 2001 • Republican House – 2003 • SB 1038 in 2008-campaign limits

  3. Only State with - • Term limits • No Campaign Contribution limits • No lobbying expenditure limits

  4. Current Ethics Reform Legislation(various bills) • Revolving door • Restrictions on Political Consultants • Limited Lobbyist expenditure limits • Limited Group expenditure limits • NO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS

  5. Lobbyists and Special Interests • Everyone has one • Effectiveness • Constituency • Credibility • Issues/ political philosophy • MONEY

  6. Challenges Cities face • MML lobbying team • Individual City lobbyists—16+ cities • Perception of using “public dollars” (SB 576 and others) • Broad range of issues

  7. Your issues • Revenue/taxation • Governance • Regulatory • ECO/DEVO tools – TIFs, TTDs, CIDs, Tax Credits • Confidentiality- open meetings/records

  8. Case Study—Utility/Telco bills • Pole Attachments/ROW/Permitting • One or two city practices can set the agenda • 30-40 lobbyists for the utilities • MML lobbyists + municipal utilities + some city council and managers • Lobbying expenditures • Utility PACs with $100s K

  9. Obstacles • # of issues • # of opposing lobbyists • Their lobbying expenditures • Their PACs

  10. 2014 Elections Statewide House Senate • 17 seats up • 8 unopposed • 6 open seats • Auditor • 10 Ballot questions • 163 seats up • 57 unopposed- 3 in open seats • 28 open seats

  11. How do you motivate the GA • You can’t forget the traditional tools • Trenchers vs. Swoopers • But there are tools that probably aren’t at your disposal • Work harder and smarter • Build better coalitions • Build better grassroots

  12. Questions

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