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Coby Pizzotti is a seasoned professional with 28 years of experience in legislative, political, and campaign environments, recognized for his successful advocacy and impactful leadership. Before joining CPPG, he was a partner at Lyles, Wiesmann, Pizzotti, and Associates, a management firm that served the California Association of Psychiatric Technicians (CAPT), which represents a bargaining unit of 6,000 state-employed licensed and certified nursing professionals. Coby’s career includes 18 years as a lobbyist and political director, where he championed the rights of state-employed nurses and public safety professionals.

His expertise spans legislative strategy, policy development, and stakeholder engagement, during which he played a pivotal role in drafting landmark legislation such as the “Car Buyers Bill of Rights,” protecting consumer rights and personal information. Additionally, he successfully lobbied for AB 1340, establishing enhanced treatment programs at the Department of State Hospitals for violent patients, and negotiated $30 million in budget funding for their construction and staffing.

Coby began his career in the California State Assembly, working for four legislators, two Speakers, and the Democratic Caucus, where he developed legislation safeguarding consumer rights.

Since 2015, Coby has served as an elected member of the Washington Unified School District Board of Education—providing him with unique insights as an advocate for local government agencies. Under his leadership, the district has addressed achievement gaps, improved test scores, and increased parental involvement. He led the passage of a $150 million school facilities bond with 60% voter approval and negotiated a project labor agreement with the Sacramento Sierra Building and Construction Trades, promoting equitable opportunities for local labor. His initiatives have fostered a vibrant educational environment and culminated in the district’s first equity-based five-year strategic plan.