ABOUT

Dan Carrigg is a political consultant with extensive experience in legislative analysis, policy development, strategy, and advocacy on a wide range of issues affecting local government agencies in California. After 30+ years working in Sacramento, Dan is an expert on the issues impacting local government and experienced at crafting practical public policy that advances the interests of public agencies.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Before joining CPPG, Dan worked at the League of California Cities, where he oversaw the organization’s lobbying and policy development activities for many years as Deputy Executive Director/Legislative Director. In this role, he supervised the League’s legislative and public affairs program, developed policy, managed the League’s legislative and public affairs teams, drafted and reviewed legislation, reviewed and analyzed ballot measures, and testified in the Legislature. Dan authored numerous articles in Western City magazine, including annual comprehensive political summaries of legislative sessions.

During his 21-year career with the League, Dan also represented the organization on housing and land use, budget, revenue and taxation, and economic development issues.

Prior to his work with the League, Dan drew on his background in construction to represent the Department of General Services and the Division of the State Architect from 1996-1998. He served as a senior consultant for the California State Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee from 1991-1996. His career began with a fellowship on the Assembly Desk during the term of former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown.

Dan currently serves as a consultant with the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) providing strategic advice and legislative research.

EDUCATION

Dan graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Sacramento, with a bachelor’s degree. He holds a Certificate in Management from the University of California, Davis, and is certified as a mediator by the Conflict Resolution Research and Resource Institute (Tacoma, WA).