Advancing the interests of public agencies

RPPG welcomes Dan Carrigg, former Deputy Executive Director and Legislative Director for the League of California Cities, as a Senior Policy Advisor. Learn more about Dan Carrigg.

About Renne Public Policy Group

We advocate for our clients with passion, poise and courage.

Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) is a full-service lobbying and consulting practice that strives to advance the interests of public agencies and the companies that align with public entities. We do so effectively and efficiently, without compromising on integrity. As a division of Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), we provide our clients with a keen understanding of California’s evolving legislative and political landscape, which is critical when making policy, legal and operational decisions. RPPG draws from the wisdom of respected former public officials, the knowledge of municipal policy experts and the tenacity of experienced legislative advocates to provide full wraparound services for our clients.

RPPG addresses public policy challenges from Sacramento with government affairs, lobbying, policy advocacy and public information services.

Leadership

Dane Hutchings

For over a decade, Dane Hutchings has been advocating for the best interests of both public and private entities. He is a seasoned legislative advocate and political strategist with a keen understanding of the California political process and landscape. Leading RPPG as its Director of Government Affairs, he brings a unique understanding of California local government operations, service delivery methods and revenue sources.

Jon Holtzman

Jonathan (Jon) Holtzman is a founding partner of Renne Public Law Group, and was previously a founding partner of Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP. Mr. Holtzman’s practice focuses on assisting government agencies maintain and expand public services through strategic consulting, negotiations, fact finding, arbitration and litigation. He specializes in addressing long-term structural issues relating to pensions, health benefits, retirement health benefits, civil service reform, and other means of attaining greater managerial discretion and effectiveness through collective bargaining and reorganization.

Arthur Hartinger

With a practice focused on labor and employment law for over 33 years, Arthur (Art) Hartinger is one of California’s leading labor and employment attorneys. He is a founding partner of Renne Public Law Group, and was previously a partner at Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP. Since 2004, he has been recognized each year as a “Northern California Super Lawyer” and was one of the Daily Journal’s “Top 75 Labor & Employment Attorneys” in 2013. He was also selected by the Daily Journal as one of the “Top 20 Municipal Lawyers in California” for 2011, 2012, and 2013, and in 2012 he was named one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in California.”

Policy and Strategic Advisors

With nearly 2,000 pieces of legislation introduced by the California legislature each year, it is critical that our clients have a complete understanding of the potential impacts that these measures may have on their agencies or businesses. RPPG’s group of Policy and Strategic Advisors support our clients’ overall advocacy strategies by providing unique and experienced perspectives on the real-world impacts of pending legislative, regulatory and administrative proposals. Our Policy and Strategic Advisors are a dedicated team of municipal policy experts, retired high-ranking city staff and former local elected officials who can provide a holistic perspective to best position our clients for success.