CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.
We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.
CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.
Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.
Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.
List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development
20+ years
Mr. Layton has spearheaded numerous legislative initiatives that have been enacted into law. The largest of which, lead to the preservation of over a billion dollars in NJCAA member assets by protecting their mineral reserves.
William Layton has over two decades of public affairs experience servicing his clients. Mr. Layton has been recognized for over a decade straight as one of the 100 most powerful people in New Jersey politics by various political websites and magazines. Mr. Layton is one of the founding members of CLB Partners and has been instrumental in its growth from the 21st largest lobbying firm in New Jersey to its recent ranking as third largest.
Prior to founding CLB Partners in 2009, Mr. Layton was and still is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Concrete and Aggregate Association (NJCAA). Mr. Layton has spearheaded numerous legislative initiatives that have been enacted into law. The largest of which, lead to the preservation of over a billion dollars in NJCAA member assets by protecting their mineral reserves.
Mr. Layton also has done extensive work in the gaming industry in New Jersey. His expertise led to the relicensing and licensing of two of the most difficult gaming license issues ever in NJ.
From 1997 through 1998, Mr. Layton served as the Political Director of the New Jersey Republican State Committee during Governor Christie Whitman's re-election campaign. He helped design and execute the Victory '98 program, which involved implementing the voter-contact and get-out-the-vote operations for targeted campaigns.
Mr. Layton is a gubernatorial appointment to the NJ Economic Development Authority. He is the former Chairman of the Burlington County Republican Committee, first elected in 2007 and serving to 2019. Mr. Layton is also a former member of both the Board of Directors of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and previously served as a trustee for Burlington County College.
Mr. Layton received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rutgers University, and his Masters of Arts degree in Governmental Affairs from Villanova University. He has one son William, with his late wife Amanda, who is currently a student at the University of Mississippi.
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