916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
20+ years
By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.
Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.
Randy A. Perry has 27 years of experience and was a Manager and Chief Legislative Advocate for the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) for over 15 years. PORAC represents over 62,000 rank-and-file Peace Officers in California and Nevada. Randy has written and lobbied legislation ranging from labor and workers' compensation issues to local government funding and laws increasing penalties for crimes against the public. He has an extensive background with association grassroots programs and has worked or managed every aspect of issue and candidate campaigns. Randy has a Bachelors Degree in Political Science.
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
(916) 448-3444
1415 L STREET, SUITE 1100, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Michele has been part of the Aaron Read & Associates team since February 2016. Michele has a background in writing, administration and leadership. She works with ARA advocates and clients to research key issues, draft new legislation, and gather support and opposition for bills and initiatives. She is involved in the collaboration of stake holders on important pieces of legislation and works with our team on implementing new ideas and strategies. She works with the advocacy team tracking legislation, scheduling, correspondence and public relations.
1) 3M COMPANY
2) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
3) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.
4) AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, DISTRICT 36
5) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
9) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS
10) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION (CAL4WHEEL)
12) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
14) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
15) CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC)
16) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
17) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)
18) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
19) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
20) CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB ASSOCIATION
21) CHECKSMART FINANCIAL COMPANY BY & ON BEHALF OF ITS AFFILIATES
22) COMCAST CORPORATION AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDING NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC
23) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
25) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
26) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES
27) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
28) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
30) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
31) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
34) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
35) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
36) SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY
37) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
38) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
39) TEN STRANDS
40) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
1) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
2) AMAROK, LLC
3) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.
4) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
5) AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, DISTRICT 36
6) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
9) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
10) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS
11) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
12) CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION (CAL4WHEEL)
13) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
15) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
16) CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC)
17) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
19) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)
20) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
21) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
24) CALIFORNIA STRATEGIES & ADVOCACY, LLC
25) CHEECH & CHONG GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
26) COMCAST CORPORATION AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDING NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC
27) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
29) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
30) JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.
31) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES
32) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
33) OMIDYAR NETWORK
34) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
36) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
37) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
39) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
40) SAN DIEGO MILITARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
41) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
42) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
43) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
44) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
20+ years
By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.
Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.
Patrick Moran comes with over 20 years of lobbying and legislative experience. He served as Special Consultant to Speaker Herb Wesson and Speaker Fabian Nunez where he worked on public safety, retirement and labor issues.Prior to joining the Speakers office, Patrick was chief lobbyist for the California State Firefighters' Association (CSFA) where he was responsible for the governmental affairs of the organization, both legislative and political. Patrick also lobbied for the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), local governments, the State Association of County Retirement Systems (SACRS) and the California Treasurers and Tax Collectors Association.As a result of his diverse work experiences, Patrick has worked for Aaron Read & Associates on a variety of issues including, but not limited to; the state budget, labor, retirement, workers compensation, local government and public safety. He has also worked on a variety of candidate campaigns as well as on statewide ballot measures. While not at work, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids.
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office
(916) 341-0808
1121 L STREET, SUITE 408, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
1) 911 AMBULANCE PROVIDER'S MEDI-CAL ALLIANCE
4) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
6) BEST BUY ENTERPRISE SERVICES, INC.
8) CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ("CCSA") ADVOCATES
9) CALIFORNIA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
14) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
15) CONSORTIUM ON REACHING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, INC. (CORE)
17) DARIUS LABS INC.
18) DAVITA INC.
19) ENFIN
20) ENOVA ONLINE SERVICES, INC.
22) NEW VENTURE FUND
23) NORTH FORK KINGS GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
25) PEREGRINE
26) PEST CONTROL OPERATORS OF CALIFORNIA
27) PHASE II SYSTEMS DBA PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES
28) RIALTO; CITY OF
30) SACRAMENTO METRO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
32) SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
33) SAN JOAQUIN RIVER EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS WATER AUTHORITY
34) UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
35) WEST SACRAMENTO, INCLUDING SACRAMENTO-YOLO PORT DISTRICT; CITY OF
36) WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
37) WILDLANDS
(916) 341-0808
1121 L STREET, SUITE 408, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
1) 911 AMBULANCE PROVIDER'S MEDI-CAL ALLIANCE
4) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
6) BEST BUY ENTERPRISE SERVICES, INC.
8) CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ("CCSA") ADVOCATES
9) CALIFORNIA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
14) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
15) CONSORTIUM ON REACHING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, INC. (CORE)
17) DARIUS LABS INC.
18) DAVITA INC.
19) ENFIN
20) ENOVA ONLINE SERVICES, INC.
22) NEW VENTURE FUND
23) NORTH FORK KINGS GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
25) PEREGRINE
26) PEST CONTROL OPERATORS OF CALIFORNIA
27) PHASE II SYSTEMS DBA PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES
28) RIALTO; CITY OF
30) SACRAMENTO METRO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
32) SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
33) SAN JOAQUIN RIVER EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS WATER AUTHORITY
34) UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
35) WEST SACRAMENTO, INCLUDING SACRAMENTO-YOLO PORT DISTRICT; CITY OF
36) WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
37) WILDLANDS
(916) 341-0808
1121 L STREET, SUITE 408, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
1) 911 AMBULANCE PROVIDER'S MEDI-CAL ALLIANCE
4) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
6) BEST BUY ENTERPRISE SERVICES, INC.
8) CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ("CCSA") ADVOCATES
9) CALIFORNIA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
14) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
15) CONSORTIUM ON REACHING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, INC. (CORE)
17) DARIUS LABS INC.
18) DAVITA INC.
19) ENFIN
20) ENOVA ONLINE SERVICES, INC.
22) NEW VENTURE FUND
23) NORTH FORK KINGS GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
25) PEREGRINE
26) PEST CONTROL OPERATORS OF CALIFORNIA
27) PHASE II SYSTEMS DBA PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES
28) RIALTO; CITY OF
30) SACRAMENTO METRO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
32) SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
33) SAN JOAQUIN RIVER EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS WATER AUTHORITY
34) UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
35) WEST SACRAMENTO, INCLUDING SACRAMENTO-YOLO PORT DISTRICT; CITY OF
36) WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
37) WILDLANDS
(916) 341-0808
1121 11TH STREET, SUITE 408, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
1) 911 AMBULANCE PROVIDER'S MEDI-CAL ALLIANCE
4) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
6) BEST BUY ENTERPRISE SERVICES, INC.
8) CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ("CCSA") ADVOCATES
9) CALIFORNIA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
14) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
15) CONSORTIUM ON REACHING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, INC. (CORE)
17) DARIUS LABS INC.
18) DAVITA INC.
19) ENFIN
20) ENOVA ONLINE SERVICES, INC.
22) NEW VENTURE FUND
23) NORTH FORK KINGS GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
25) PEREGRINE
26) PEST CONTROL OPERATORS OF CALIFORNIA
27) PHASE II SYSTEMS DBA PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES
28) RIALTO; CITY OF
30) SACRAMENTO METRO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
32) SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
33) SAN JOAQUIN RIVER EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS WATER AUTHORITY
34) UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
35) WEST SACRAMENTO, INCLUDING SACRAMENTO-YOLO PORT DISTRICT; CITY OF
36) WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
37) WILDLANDS
(916) 801-2162
1017 L STREET, PMB 460, STE 750, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
(916) 397-8987
1017 L STREET, PMB 460, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
(916) 955-7635
1121 L STREET, SUITE 408, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
1) 911 AMBULANCE PROVIDER'S MEDI-CAL ALLIANCE
4) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
6) BEST BUY ENTERPRISE SERVICES, INC.
8) CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ("CCSA") ADVOCATES
9) CALIFORNIA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
14) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
15) CONSORTIUM ON REACHING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, INC. (CORE)
17) DARIUS LABS INC.
18) DAVITA INC.
19) ENFIN
20) ENOVA ONLINE SERVICES, INC.
22) NEW VENTURE FUND
23) NORTH FORK KINGS GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
25) PEREGRINE
26) PEST CONTROL OPERATORS OF CALIFORNIA
27) PHASE II SYSTEMS DBA PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES
28) RIALTO; CITY OF
30) SACRAMENTO METRO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
32) SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
33) SAN JOAQUIN RIVER EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS WATER AUTHORITY
34) UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
35) WEST SACRAMENTO, INCLUDING SACRAMENTO-YOLO PORT DISTRICT; CITY OF
36) WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
37) WILDLANDS
(916) 341-0808
1121 L STREET, SUITE 408, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
1) 911 AMBULANCE PROVIDER'S MEDI-CAL ALLIANCE
4) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
6) BEST BUY ENTERPRISE SERVICES, INC.
8) CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ("CCSA") ADVOCATES
9) CALIFORNIA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
14) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
15) CONSORTIUM ON REACHING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, INC. (CORE)
17) DARIUS LABS INC.
18) DAVITA INC.
19) ENFIN
20) ENOVA ONLINE SERVICES, INC.
22) NEW VENTURE FUND
23) NORTH FORK KINGS GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
25) PEREGRINE
26) PEST CONTROL OPERATORS OF CALIFORNIA
27) PHASE II SYSTEMS DBA PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES
28) RIALTO; CITY OF
30) SACRAMENTO METRO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
32) SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
33) SAN JOAQUIN RIVER EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS WATER AUTHORITY
34) UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
35) WEST SACRAMENTO, INCLUDING SACRAMENTO-YOLO PORT DISTRICT; CITY OF
36) WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
37) WILDLANDS