The Los Angeles outpost of a national lobbying firm, opened with former 15th District Councilmember Joe Buscaino as its anchor registrant. Its L.A. book is heavily procurement- and infrastructure-oriented — parking, transportation, public-safety technology and government software — with filings concentrated at LAWA, the Port of Los Angeles and the Board of Public Works.
Fees reported to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Commission by this firm’s clients in their quarterly filings. Figures cover City of Los Angeles lobbying only — County, Metro, LAUSD and state work is reported to separate registries and is not included here.
| Reporting year | Fees reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $154,175 | — |
| 2024 | $577,408 | +275% |
| 2025 | $1.03M | +79% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $652,827 | part year |
Individuals registered with the City of Los Angeles to lobby on this firm’s behalf in its most recent registration year.
Clients that registered this firm with the City and the amounts they reported paying it. Amounts cover 2025 and 2026 filings to date.
| Client | Paid, 2025–26 to date |
|---|---|
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. | $132,150 |
| SP Plus Parking | $128,909 |
| Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC fka Anser Advisory | $120,000 |
| OpenGov, Inc. | $120,000 |
| Toyota Motor North America | $120,000 |
| Flock Safety | $103,026 |
| Maverick Helicopters | $82,650 |
| Delaware North Companies, Inc. | $81,000 |
| Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. | $80,000 |
| Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation | $72,704 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| City Council | 249 filings |
| Mayor, Office of | 129 filings |
| Airports, Los Angeles World (LAWA, LAX) | 60 filings |
| Harbor (Port of LA, POLA) | 53 filings |
| Public Works, Board of | 48 filings |
| Police (LAPD) | 35 filings |
| City Administrative Officer (CAO) | 34 filings |
| City Attorney, Office of | 30 filings |
| Transportation (LADOT, DOT) | 25 filings |
| Building and Safety | 21 filings |
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