| What
is Lobbying?
Lobbying,
or governmental relations, means communicating with lawmakers with
a purpose. This is a necessary activity in any democracy.
The term “lobbyist” was coined in Washington, D.C.’s
elegant Willard Hotel. Ulysses S. Grant took his brandy and cigars
in the ornate hotel, and those who wanted to get his attention soon
learned to wait for him to pass through the hotel lobby. Through
the years, these “lobbyists” have sometimes acquired
a bad name. Not so with David Bailey Associates. We have longstanding,
mutually respectful relationships with legislators and governmental
officials, who recognize that they can turn to David Bailey Associates
for truthful, detailed information about the issues of the day.
Our professional, registered lobbyists have time to study your issues,
visit lawmakers, and keep up with changes that occur in bills as
they make their way through the process. We know how to make the
best possible presentation of your point of view. |
