Mission Statement
Judy A. Augenstein - Legislative Consultant
I started my legislative consulting business in 1978.  I have represented a diversity of interests.  I specialize in government relations, public affairs and issue based grassroots advocacy.  My business plan has been to represent select clients in order to provide a comprehensive and professional service.  It is important to avoid any appearance of conflict among clients and or client legislative goals.

I provide a variety of services in order to meet the needs of clients.

Scope of Professional Representation...
The competition to get a group's position known, and to gain understanding and support for that position, becomes more demanding every day in Lansing, especially since term limits. New legislators, shifts in basic goals of the Legislature, and major changes in approaches to solving public policy problems are key factors that require an experienced, professional service.

Components Include:

Credibility: One of the most important factors provided to a client is credibility. Credibility can only be earned and is key in getting a client's issues considered and supported.

Access: The ability to have immediate and direct access to communicate with legislators and governmental leaders is imperative.

Fact Finding: Establishing the basic facts and opinions that surround a legislative issue is a critical first step. Knowing where to go, who to ask, what to ask, and making a professional analysis of the information gathered brings an issue into focus and permits development of a sound public policy position and plan of action for a client.

Monitoring: Once the basic facts and opinions have been pulled together into a position, and a plan of action established, a daily monitoring service is needed to keep the client informed.

Lobbying: Implementing a client's plan of action through direct contact with elected and appointed officials to gain understanding and support is an essential.