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Murdoch Walrath & Holmes is a Sacramento-based firm that specializes in public education, governmental relations consulting, and association management. Their focus is on legislative advocacy and consulting, particularly in areas related to school finance, state educational funding, and capital outlay at both the state and federal levels. The firm also addresses various educational policy and fiscal issues, including taxes and retirement systems relevant to California's educators and public employees. Their diverse client list ranges from large statewide associations to individual school districts and professional firms, showcasing their extensive expertise in advocacy and general consulting services. Generated from the website

High View Strategies, based in Sacramento, CA, specializes in digital advocacy to help clients secure favorable responses from government officials and decision-makers. Their team, consisting of former gubernatorial appointees, lobbyists, and regulatory experts, leverages innovative digital tools to drive effective communication and coalition building. With a commitment to integrity and results, High View Strategies provides tailored services that include strategic digital advertising, vibrant podcasts, and social media mastery. Their unique approach ensures precise audience targeting and impactful messaging, empowering clients to navigate California's complex policy landscape successfully. Generated from the website

BRUCE B. HANCOCK Bruce B. Hancock, Principal, has 18 years of direct management and policy development experience in California public school construction funding programs, including over six years as the Manager of Program Services for the State Office of Public School Construction. In that position he administered all aspects of the State School Building Program, the State Deferred Maintenance Program, and the State Emergency Portable Program.In 1998, Mr. Hancock was appointed by the State Allocation Board to the position of Assistant Executive Officer. In this capacity, Mr. Hancock served as the direct liaison between the Board and the Office of Public School Construction while also representing the Board in public forums across the state, including school district governing boards and constituent groups. As Assistant Executive Officer, he assumed the duties of the Chair of State Allocation Board Implementation Committee and was directly responsible for developing Board regulations and policies regarding virtually all facilities-related legislation. In particular, Mr. Hancock was instrumental in the development of State Allocation Board regulations for the current School Facilities Program ( SFP ) and the "Williams Settlement" legislation.During his tenure as Assistant Executive Officer of the State Allocation Board, Mr. Hancock worked extensively with individual legislators and with legislative committee staff on drafting, reviewing and amending legislation in the school facilities and construction arena. He became an acknowledged expert on the state school facility funding programs, providing legislative committees and other policy related groups with information, recommendations and assistance on a consistent basis.In addition to his extensive public policy-making experience, Mr. Hancock has spent more than 20 years in various positions in the design and construction industry. For five years, Mr. Hancock was employed with a large construction management firm heavily engaged in the school construction industry. He was directly involved in large bond-financed new construction and modernization programs in several urban school districts in Northern California, working closely with district superintendents as well as on-site managers in all phases of the programs. Mr. Hancock reached the position of Vice President of the firm before accepting a position with the State Allocation Board.Mr. Hancock co-founded Hancock & Gonos, now Hancock Gonos & Park, Inc, with Stephanie J. Gonos to begin an advisory firm that specializes in providing guidance and support to school districts and others entities involved in California public school facilities.