About Us
Who We Are
Salazar & Associates is a trusted legislative and political consulting firm with over twenty-five years of state-level lobbying experience and a deep client base in Colorado. We specialize in lobbying, strategic planning, legal and policy research, election and campaign assistance, and information management, both in Colorado and nationwide. We are also one of the few firms with a speciality in the state budget and understanding of the state’s tax and revenue structure.
We proudly serve as the voice for our clients at the state legislature, departments, agencies, task forces, and workgroups. Our team partners closely with clients to ensure measurable outcomes in political and organizational strategy.
Our Values
At Salazar & Associates, we lead with integrity, equity, and community.
We have a deep commitment and demonstrated track record on dismantling public structures that have caused and perpetuated systemic barriers and an understanding of the importance of centering equity in the design and implementation of policy efforts. We strongly believe in building effective and diverse coalitions, elevating the voices of people most impacted by policy, and centering community leaders whenever possible.
Our Approach
Our lobbying approach is rooted in understanding and aligning with our clients’ strategic policy goals. We prioritize clear communication and collaborative engagement, ensuring that our strategies are transparent and client-centric. This collaborative process fosters mutual trust and leads to long-term success.
Strategic Policy Alignment
We begin by thoroughly listening to our clients’ concerns, aligning our efforts with their short- and long-term policy objectives. Our strategies honor each client’s decision-making model, ensuring a tailored approach.
Effective Communication and Engagement
Clear communication and teamwork are essential to our approach. We keep clients informed and engaged through regular check-ins, timely bill tracking, and transparent updates, ensuring active involvement throughout the legislative process. Communication is a two-way street; clients’ insights enrich our approach as much as our expertise benefits them.
Building Relationships in the Capitol
Successful legislative advocacy relies on strong relationships with elected officials and other organizations. We help our clients develop these relationships, empowering them to engage directly with decision-makers and like-minded allies.
Collaborative Advocacy
Salazar & Associates excels at building coalitions and fostering consensus. We understand that no single entity passes legislation alone. Our collaborative approach makes us a sought-after partner in coalition efforts. Whether we agree or disagree on policy positions, we prioritize dialogue, mutual understanding, and compromise to secure policy wins for our clients.
Inclusive Participation
Ensuring that local community members and leaders most impacted by policy are involved in crafting solutions is central to our work. We also support community members’ participation in the legislative process whose first language is Spanish.
Client-Centric Services
Our team works hand-in-hand with clients to enhance their decision-making and advocacy models in public policy and legislative engagement. Our clients represent a diversity of structures, including higher education institutions, membership organizations, nonprofits and coalitions. We tailor our services to support each client’s unique needs and models.