Sacramento, CA — January 5, 2026 — California Public Policy Group (CPPG) announced today that Kyra Ross has joined the firm as a Senior Legislative Advocate, effective January 1, 2026.
Ross brings nearly 30 years of legislative, budgetary, and regulatory experience, with deep expertise in local government advocacy, environmental policy, land use, utilities, and public health. She has represented cities and publicly owned utilities for nearly two decades and has played a central role in securing more than $500 million in state funding and grants for local agencies across California.
Kyra’s decision to join CPPG speaks volumes about the firm we are building,” said Dane Hutchings, Founder and CEO of California Public Policy Group. “She is a seasoned advocate with decades of experience and a reputation for delivering results for local government agencies. Her leadership, relationships, and approach to client service strengthen our firm and position CPPG for its next phase of growth.”
Prior to joining CPPG, Ross served as President of Emanuels, Jones & Associates, where she focused exclusively on city and municipal utility advocacy. Her career began in the California State Assembly, where she served for over a decade in senior staff roles, including the Speaker’s Office and under the Appropriations Chair. She later served as Chief Consultant to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee, overseeing policy related to waste, energy, land use (CEQA), climate, and environmental regulation, including AB 32 — The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.
Ross later joined the League of California Cities as Senior Legislative Representative, leading advocacy on environmental and community services issues.
“What drew me to CPPG was the firm’s culture and its approach to serving local government agencies,” said Kyra Ross, Senior Legislative Advocate. “I’m excited to join a well-respected advocacy team and look forward to continuing to serve my clients while contributing experience and leadership to CPPG’s long-term success.
Effective January 1, 2026, Ross and her clients have joined CPPG. She will continue to lead advocacy efforts for her existing clients while expanding CPPG’s capacity to serve cities and publicly owned utilities statewide.
Experience Highlights
- Nearly 30 years of legislative advocacy and Capitol staff experience
- Former Chief Consultant, Assembly Natural Resources Committee
- Served on Assembly Speaker and Leadership staff
- Former Senior Legislative Representative, League of California Cities
- Extensive expertise in the State Legislative and Budget process
About California Public Policy Group
California Public Policy Group (CPPG) is a Sacramento-based advocacy and grant-writing consulting firm representing local government agencies, aligned companies, and organizations throughout California. CPPG provides legislative advocacy, budget strategy, and funding support focused on delivering meaningful, results-driven outcomes for our clients.