The overriding philosophy to this government relations effort is a bi-partisan, constructive, solution- oriented approach to public policy challenges. I also work to provide timely and responsive analysis to clients and place a premium on a professional approach to all parties I work with. To achieve the most advantageous results requires the ability to take advantage of both formal and informal opportunities for interaction with identified parties.
15-20 years
Elected four times as State Representative from the 3rd Legislative District (Spokane).
Work History
2006 - present
Contract lobbyist currently retained by Anheuser Busch-In Bev Companies, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Enterprise Holdings Inc., Graduation Alliance, MultiCare Health System, Tesla, Ticketmaster, and the Washington Health Care Association.
Past clients include the Puget Sound Regional Council, Inland Northwest Health Services, Community Health Systems, the Institute for Systems Medicine, Eastern Washington University, Associated Industries of Spokane, WA., HMS Inc., Amgen, Shire U.S. Inc., the Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, Port Madison Enterprises, McLane Co., The Alliance for Solar Choice, Joe King and Associates, and the Energy Freedom Coalition of America.
2003-2006
Director of Government Relations for Eastern Washington University. Responsible for overseeing the University’s engagement with federal, state and local government entities along with various stakeholder groups within higher education and the Spokane community.
1996-2003
Washington State House of Representatives, State Representative from the 3rd Legislative District (Spokane). Served as the Chair of the House Finance Committee, Floor Leader, and as a member of the Appropriations Committee, Higher Education Committee, Trade and Economic Development Committee, and Children and Family Services Committee.
Education
BA, Eastern Washington University, 1994
AA, Spokane Falls Community College, 1991
2539066685
PO BOX 6846, TACOMA, WA, 98417,
Subjects: Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Health Care, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Retail, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
The Cascade Government Affairs team works collaboratively with stakeholders and policy makers to achieve successful outcomes for their clients. The firm brings diverse perspectives to our clients' issues which helps shape the political strategies we employ in the state legislative process.
1) AHAM - Assn of Home Appliance Manufacturers
2) AMAROK
6) Clover Park School District
7) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSN (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
10) FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
11) FRED MEYER (OXLEY & ASSOC)
13) Lamb Weston, Inc
14) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
15) NW NATURAL GAS
16) PUGET SOUND SCHOOL COALITION/KING CO SCHOOL COALITION (THRU K AND L GATES)
18) School Alliance
19) Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
20) Supernal, LLC
22) TWO JINN INC
23) University Place School District
24) WA STATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSN
20+ years
Major legislative successes over the years include modifications of the administrative procedures act, education funding formulas, growth management and land use reforms, health care practice licensure laws and tens of millions in capital and operating budget allocations for clients.
Charles R. (Charlie) Brown is an attorney who focuses his practice in full time government affairs and general legal counsel at the state legislative and administrative levels. He has been a professional lobbyist for more than twenty-five years. He also spent three years working as a congressional staff member in Washington, D.C., prior to attending law school at the Seattle University School of Law.
He has extensive experience in education policy and funding, as well as most business-related policy, including environmental law, administrative law, energy, taxation, land-use, oil and gas, agriculture, transportation, health care, general business, regulatory and licensing issues.
2539066685
PO BOX 6846, Suite 780, Tacoma, WA, 98417,
1) AGRI BEEF CO
2) AHAM - Assn of Home Appliance Manufacturers
3) AMAROK
4) ASSN OF WA SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
11) CITY OF STANWOOD
12) City of Tumwater
13) Clover Park School District
14) COMPASS HEALTH
16) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSN (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
17) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
18) Diageo North America, Inc.
19) Federal Way Public Schools
24) Jefferson County
26) Lamb Weston, Inc
27) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
28) North Pacific Paper Company, LLC
29) NW NATURAL GAS
30) PUGET SOUND SCHOOL COALITION/KING CO SCHOOL COALITION (THRU K AND L GATES)
32) RealPage, Inc.
33) School Alliance
35) Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
36) Supernal, LLC
38) Tenaska
39) TWO JINN INC
40) University Place School District
41) WA STATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSN
2539066685
PO BOX 6846, TACOMA, WA, 98417,
1) AHAM - Assn of Home Appliance Manufacturers
2) AMAROK
6) Clover Park School District
7) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSN (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
10) FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
11) FRED MEYER (OXLEY & ASSOC)
13) Lamb Weston, Inc
14) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
15) NW NATURAL GAS
16) PUGET SOUND SCHOOL COALITION/KING CO SCHOOL COALITION (THRU K AND L GATES)
18) School Alliance
19) Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
20) Supernal, LLC
22) TWO JINN INC
23) University Place School District
24) WA STATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSN
3607422676
5209 Russell Ave NW, Apt. 311, Seattle, WA, 98107,
3604812565
2208 Capitol Way S, Olympia, WA, 98501,
3) Clover Park School District
4) CONSUMER HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS ASSN
8) FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
11) LEADINGAGE WA
