John Latimer

( California )

Subjects: All Subjects

Clients

1) 1-800 CONTACTS

2) ACTIVEHOURS, INC. DBA EARNIN

3) ADEII HEALTH

4) AEMA

5) AFFIRM, INC.

6) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR DEBT RESOLUTION

7) AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

8) ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA GOODWILLS

9) BINTI

10) BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION

11) BOLLINGER GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

12) BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

13) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS

14) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL PLANS

15) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH FACILITIES

16) CALIFORNIA ATTORNEYS ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND HEARING OFFICERS IN STATE EMPLOYMENT

17) CALIFORNIA AUTOMATIC VENDOR'S COUNCIL

18) CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY BANKING NETWORK

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

20) CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES

21) CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

22) CALIFORNIA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

23) CANTON GROUP, LLC; THE

24) CAPITOL CONSULTING & PUBLIC AFFAIRS

25) CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

26) CJ AMERICA, INC.

27) COLOPLAST CORP.

28) CORE CIVIC

29) DEXCOM, INC.

30) DIAGEO

31) DOORDASH, INC.

32) EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER

33) FIRST STUDENT, INC.

34) FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE CENTRAL LLC AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES

35) GAINWELL HOLDING CORP.

36) H & S VENTURES, LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES OCV!BE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC AND ANAHEIM REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC.

37) HIMS, INC.

38) INMAR, INC.

39) JACK IN THE BOX INC.

40) JACOBS & CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK

41) JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.

42) KALEO

43) KNAUF INSULATION

44) KOOTH U.S.

45) LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE

46) LOS ANGELES; COUNTY OF

47) LOWES COMPANIES, INC.

48) MASCO CORPORATION

49) METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

50) MLK COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE

51) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

52) NATIONAL EXPRESS

53) NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES PROJECT MANAGEMENT INC.

54) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

55) ORGANON, LLC

56) OURO GLOBAL, INC.

57) PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES

58) PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (PAC)

59) PPL FIRST

60) PRIME THERAPEUTICS, LLC

61) PURFOODS, LLC A/K/A MOM'S MEALS

62) RENEW FINANCIAL

63) RESOURCE RECOVERY COALITION OF CALIFORNIA

64) ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION

65) ROCKET COMPANIES

66) RYAN, LLC

67) SAN BERNARDINO; COUNTY OF

68) SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE, AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES AND DIVISIONS, INCLUDING EMBER EDUCATION

69) SECURED FINANCE NETWORK

70) SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

71) SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS

72) STIIIZY

73) T-MOBILE USA, INC.

74) UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP

75) VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS

76) WELBEHEALTH

77) YAHOO INC. AND VAR. SUBS/AFFILIATES

78) YUM! BRANDS, INC.

79) ZESTFINANCE, INC. D/B/A ZEST AI

Biography

As managing partner and founder of Capitol Advocacy, John Latimer is recognized year after year as one of Sacramento's most influential lobbyists. Known for his strength in strategic planning and coordinating lobbying campaigns, John's ability to shape and deliver messaging in a clear and convincing manner gets results for clients on difficult issues. His skill in navigating California's political landscape comes from his mastery of the intersection between policy, politics and people. This talent has allowed John to build Capitol Advocacy into one of the largest lobbying firms in Sacramento, bringing lobbyists together with over a century's worth of experience.

John is a driving force behind the firm's success. He leads Capitol Advocacy's team of seven lobbyists and two legislative analysts as they work on California's most challenging issues, including health care and tort reform, consumer protection and business regulation, and labor and environmental battles. John and his skilled team work together to focus on the broad picture and the best strategy and tactics to maximize results for every client.

John began his work in California rooted in policy and the art of politics, ultimately rising to Chief of Staff and Chief Consultant positions for the Democrats in the State Legislature. During the first decade of his career, John also helped guide multiple campaigns for the Assembly Democrats. In 1998, John decided to return home and run for a Northern California State Assembly seat, narrowly losing in the Democratic primary by just a few hundred votes. Although this signaled the closing of one chapter working within the State Legislature for John, it was a catalyst for his lobbying career and the creation of Capitol Advocacy.

A year after leaving the Legislature, John struck out on his own and formed Capitol Advocacy with a small number of clients. Nearly twenty years later, Capitol Advocacy has grown to over sixty clients. He has been a power player in some of California's thorniest legislative fights over the years including water policy and environmental issues, internet gaming, alcohol regulation, soda tax and labeling issues. This well-versed practice offers the firm's clients a breadth of experience that is unmatched in Sacramento's political arena.

Over the years, John's connections have stretched beyond California's political landscape, spanning an extensive network across the United States. Due to the state's size and political prowess, John's connections to Fortune 500 company executives, elected officials, particularly in Congress, and government agency directors across the United States is an asset for all of the firm's clients.

John received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and a Masters in Public Policy and Administration from California State University, Sacramento. He lives in Sacramento with his wife Kelly and their three daughters Julia, Claire and Emily.

Last Updated: January 27, 2025