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CALIFORNA
POLICY
INNOVATIONS
We provide strategic advocacy, policy insight, and clear, compelling communications to advance priorities, manage risk, and drive results at the state and local level.
PRACTICE
AREAS
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
Advancing client priorities through informed advocacy before the California Legislature and state agencies
POLITICAL STRATEGY
Providing clear, strategic guidance to navigate California's political and policy landscape.
COMMUNICATIONS
Delivering focused communications that support policy objectives and engage key stakeholders.
COALITION BUILDING
Developing and managing alliances with stakeholders, trade groups, and advocacy organizations
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Representing clients before cities, counties, and regional agencies across California
MEDIA RELATIONS
Managing press strategy, messaging, and spokesperson engagement.
OUR VISION
California Policy Innovations is built on the belief that effective engagement with government in California requires clarity, preparation, and disciplined strategy. Our vision is to help clients navigate increasingly complex policy and regulatory environment with confidence, foresight, and precision. We focus on practical solutions that align policy objectives with clear communications and informed-decision making.
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We aim to be a trusted partner to clients by integrating government affairs and communications into a single, cohesive approach. By combining policy expertise, strategic advocacy, and clear messaging, we help clients anticipate regulatory developments, manage risk, and engage constructively with policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of California's political institutions, regulatory processes, and regional dynamics.
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California Policy Innovations supports clients in advancing priorities, protecting interests, and achieving lasting outcomes. Our goal is to deliver informed guidance and execution that reflects the realities of California's policy landscape and the expectations placed on organizations operating within it.
TEAM
CODY BOYLES
Cody Boyles is a strategic public affairs professional with more than a decade of experience in California government, legislative advocacy, and political strategy. He began his career in the California State Legislature, where he served as Communications Director for Assemblymember Cheryl Brown, Chair of the Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee. In this role, Cody supported legislative leadership focused on strengthening California’s safety net and retirement systems in preparation for the state’s rapidly aging population.
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Cody joined Kahan, Soares & Conway LLP (KSC) in 2016 as a legislative advocate. KSC is widely recognized as California’s leading agricultural lobbying firm, representing family farms and grocers, dairies, processors, shippers, and water districts integral to the state’s Farm-to-Fork economy. At KSC, Cody delivered political and strategic analysis for clients and advanced advocacy efforts across a diverse range of policy areas, including cap-and-trade and air quality regulation, fair funding initiatives, cable and broadband policy, and horseracing regulation.
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In addition to his legislative advocacy work, Cody has supported multiple statewide and legislative election campaigns, developing expertise in political strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs communications.
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A Sacramento native raised in a union household, Cody has maintained an active role in civic and political engagement. He previously served as Treasurer of the Sacramento County Clinton Democratic Club, an organization supporting Democratic candidates committed to economic development and infrastructure investment.
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Throughout his career, Cody has worked closely with senior policymakers and influential political leaders across California, providing clients with informed, pragmatic guidance for navigating the state’s complex regulatory and political environment.
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Cody holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he was a sports writer for Mustang Daily.
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