Steve Baker

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Steve Baker

( California,  )

Aaron Read & Associates, LLC

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Introduction

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.

Achievements  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Relationships  Biography 
Achievements

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.

Clients

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

7) CAHP CREDIT UNION

8) CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881

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

14) CALIFORNIA GRAND CASINO

15) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS

16) CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC)

17) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

18) CALIFORNIA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION AND AFFILIATED ENTITY CALIFORNIA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES

19) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)

20) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE

21) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS

22) CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB ASSOCIATION

23) CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION

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

28) CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVANCY

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

35) PASADENA METRO BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY AKA METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY

36) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

37) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT

38) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND

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

45) UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

46) WEST COAST UNIVERSITY INC.

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Relationships

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.

Biography

Steve Baker joined ARA in 1990 and represents several professional groups and corporations. Prior to coming to Aaron Read & Associates, Steve had an executive role with a labor-management consulting firm headquartered in Sacramento. He has been involved in all aspects of association development, including membership recruitment, public relations, coalition building, and representational activities.Steve specializes in working on energy, utility, labor, transportation, regulatory and environmental issues. He also has extensive experience in working on the State Budget. Steve has worked in a variety of candidate campaigns as well as on statewide ballot measures. He is highly respected for both his lobbying skills and his ability to articulate verbally and in writing the concerns of our clients.

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

Last Updated: January 27, 2025