Our Services
At Salazar & Associates, we provide a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our collaborative, transparent approach ensures alignment with each client’s goals. From legislative and executive branch lobbying to policy research, coalition-building, and budget expertise, we deliver results with a commitment to integrity, equity, and community engagement.
Legislative Lobbying
Our team at Salazar & Associates specializes in legislative advocacy, helping clients navigate the complexities of the state legislative process. We leverage our strong relationships with lawmakers and our deep understanding of policy to advocate for our clients’ priorities. Through bill drafting, stakeholder engagement, and legislative tracking, we ensure our clients’ voices are heard and their interests advanced in the Capitol.
Executive Branch Lobbying
In addition to our work in the legislative branch, Salazar & Associates is adept at executive branch lobbying. We help clients engage with key administrative agencies and officials, guiding them through regulatory processes and policy implementation. Our knowledge of state agency operations allows us to effectively advocate for our clients at every stage, ensuring they have a seat at the table when decisions are being made.
Budget Work
With expertise in state budget and tax structures, Salazar & Associates provides clients with critical insights and advocacy in the budgeting process. We help clients navigate budget proposals, secure funding, and influence fiscal policy decisions that impact their operations and objectives. Whether advocating for appropriations or analyzing tax policy, our team is dedicated to securing the financial resources necessary for our clients’ success.
Legislative Tracking and Reporting
We understand the importance of real-time, accurate tracking of legislation. Our team uses Fast Democracy, a state-of-the-art legislative tracking tool, to monitor and provide real-time updates on relevant bills and amendments. Our clients receive tailored summaries, detailed legislative digests, and reports designed for meaningful engagement, not generic updates. We also ensure seamless communication with regular check-ins, bill tracking, and client updates via email, phone, or text.
Bill Drafting
Salazar & Associates offers bill drafting services, led by our founder, Tonette Salazar, an experienced attorney. Our team drafts client-initiated legislation and amendments, turning concepts into legislative language that minimizes surprises or redrafting later in the process.
Policy Research
We provide comprehensive 50-state policy scans that we call ‘white papers’ that become the basis for all strategy, policy language and messaging moving forward on the topic. Our research includes assessing fiscal costs, unintended consequences, oversight structures, and building a strong messaging strategy with Colorado-specific data.
Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation
Our team organizes stakeholder meetings for client-initiated bills, coordinating with bill sponsors to ensure feedback is gathered and managed throughout the legislative process. We handle RSVPs, track amendments, and maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders.
Bilingual Services
We offer bilingual services, including Spanish-language legislative training, fact sheets, and support for witnesses testifying in Spanish. Our team facilitates conversations between legislators and monolingual Spanish speakers, ensuring all voices are heard.
Legislative Education Training
We provide customized legislative training for clients, including sessions on how a bill becomes law, key moments for external engagement, and budget basics. Our educational modules are designed to empower clients to navigate the legislative process effectively. We also offer customized training for community members, nonprofit leaders, and coalitions in both English and Spanish on legislative processes, advocacy techniques, and the state budget to empower clients and community members.
Strategic Planning for Organizations
Tonette Salazar has over fifteen years of experience leading strategic planning for labor unions, nonprofit organizations and coalitions.She also conducts strategic planning for long- and short- term goals for policy platforms and engagement by member organizations and nonprofits.
Facilitation
Tonette Salazar is an experienced facilitator and can assist you with your facilitation needs. Her skill set includes facilitating for organizational or coalition retreats, policy discussions, panels at conferences, and many others.
Electoral Work
Our team has worked on for and against statewide ballot issues, school district mill and bond levy elections and local tax increases as general consultants. We have managed organizational endorsement processes and field activity related to federal, state and local elected officials running for office and supported hard and soft side election cycle efforts. We also provide support for 501(c)(4) organizations and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) initiatives for 501(c)(3) organizations