ad∙vo∙cate (ăd′və-kĭt) noun.
1. One who argues for a cause; a supporter or defender.
2. One who pleads in another's behalf.
1. One who argues for a cause; a supporter or defender.
2. One who pleads in another's behalf.
Western Advocates, Inc. (WAI), one of Oregon's largest and oldest private lobbying firms, is committed to providing its clients with premiere quality services and expertise in the following interrelated areas of advocacy:
State & Local Lobbying
Land Use Consulting
Political Consulting
Speechwriting
Public Policy Advocacy
Association Management
Public Relations
Issue Research and Analysis
Media Relations
Multi-Disciplinary Strategic Planning
Land Use Consulting
Political Consulting
Speechwriting
Public Policy Advocacy
Association Management
Public Relations
Issue Research and Analysis
Media Relations
Multi-Disciplinary Strategic Planning
The cornerstone of Western Advocates' business is our commitment to delivering advocacy services at an unrivaled level of quality. The intensive experience and training of our staff has enabled the company to successfully represent our clients before a wide array of state and local government agencies.
With decades of total government relations experience, we know how to get the attention of policymakers, agency staff, and other opposing lobbyists. Working closely with your company or association, we will put together an aggressive, streamlined government relations campaign that is highly targeted to meet your particular needs.
Our client experience is broad, ranging from large corporations to statewide trade associations. Whether you seek to simply monitor legislative initiatives, modify existing law, introduce new legislation, or resolve conflicts with a government agency, we can help.
During the 2007 Oregon Legislative Session--under complete Democratic control for the first time since 1990--far fewer bills were passed and sent to the Governor's desk than in previous sessions. For clients of Western Advocates, however, 2007 was actually one of the most successful legislative years in recent memory. Two of the most significant bills passed by WAI lobbyists were:
SB 543
Introduced on behalf of Community Association Banc, headquartered in Arizona, the bill amended state laws governing home owners and condo owners association to allow deposit of revenues in out-of-state banks.
HB 2386
Introduced on behalf of the Oregon Physical Therapy Association, the bill expands the access that patients have to services provided by a licensed physical therapist without a physician referral. As of January 1, 2008, patients in Oregon will be able to receive physical therapy services directly, or without referral, from their physical therapist for 60 days. The bill further clarifies statutes related to those individuals who are exempt from physical therapist licensure requirements.
In addition, WAI lobbyists were very successful in stopping dozens of bills that would have had an adverse impact on our clients. These included proposals to drastically increase the corporate minimum income tax (opposed by Oregon State Chamber of Commerce), require fluoridation of all water supplies serving more than 10,000 persons (opposed by Special Districts Association of Oregon), and an easier process for consumers to sue insurance companies (opposed by Contractors Bonding & Insurance Company).
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12725 SW 66th Ave
Suite 107
Tigard, OR 97223
Ph: (503) 924-1181
Fax: (503) 597-3668
All Content © 2010
Western Advocates Incorporated
Suite 107
Tigard, OR 97223
Ph: (503) 924-1181
Fax: (503) 597-3668
All Content © 2010
Western Advocates Incorporated
