GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS WITH INTEGRITY
PORTICO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Our team works closely with clients to craft clear, effective Washington state specific legislation that reflects their goals and values. We specialize in building and activating coalitions of like-minded stakeholders, ensuring they stay engaged and empowered to drive meaningful legislative change. We also provide thorough education on the political and legislative processes, simplifying complex topics to help clients make well-informed decisions. Communication is key to our approach, with timely updates to keep clients informed of important political and legislative developments. By building strong relationships with key government stakeholders, we position our clients to effectively influence outcomes and advance their priorities. With years of experience, we offer strategic insight and guidance to help clients navigate Washington State’s legislative landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
OVER A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE, BUILDING TRUST, EXECUTING EFFECTIVE STRATEGY.
As Principal Lobbyist for Portico Public Affairs, Eric Gonzalez Alfaro is committed to delivering meaningful, positive impact on strategies that affect social and economic justice. He has over a decade of experience working in the immigrant justice, workers’ rights, civil liberties, healthcare, education, environmental, and broader public policy space.
Legislative Experience & Leadership
- Passed Washington Voting Rights Act
- Passed Legal Financial Obligation Reform
- Passed Keep Washington Working
- Passed the Fair Chance Act (Ban the Box in Employment)
- Passed Healthcare for Immigrants Framework
- Passed Zero Emissions School Bus Policy & Funding ($40M)
- Passed Ending Prison-Based Gerrymandering
- Passed Courts Open to All
- Passed Reproductive Rights Regardless of Immigration Status
- Passed Automatic Voter Registration
- Passed Pesticide Exposure Workgroup
- Passed Responsible Teen Communication Act
- Established Dual Language Education Program Funding and Policy
- Established April 10th as Dolores Huerta Day
- Passed Washington Voting Rights Act
- Passed Legal Financial Obligation Reform
- Passed Keep Washington Working
- Passed the Fair Chance Act (Ban the Box in Employment)
- Passed Healthcare for Immigrants Framework
- Passed Zero Emissions School Bus Policy & Funding ($40M)
- Passed Ending Prison-Based Gerrymandering
- Passed Courts Open to All
- Passed Reproductive Rights Regardless of Immigration Status
- Passed Automatic Voter Registration
- Passed Pesticide Exposure Workgroup
- Passed Responsible Teen Communication Act
- Established Dual Language Education Program Funding and Policy
- Established April 10th as Dolores Huerta Day
- Established Post Sacket Decision State Wetlands Protections
- Established Clean Energy Project Permit Streamlining
- Expanded College Bound, Opportunity Scholarship to Students Regardless of Immigration Status
- Expanded Civil Legal Aid Funding
- Expanded the Washington New Americans Program
- Expanded Local Collective Barganing Rights to Community and Technical College Workers
- Secured Lower Snake River Replacement Studies Funding ($8M)
- Defeated Pay-Day Lending Deregulation
- Defeated Water Banking Legislation
- Defeated Corporate-Friendly Data "Privacy" Policy
- Established March 30th as Cesar Chavez Day
- Established Post Sacket Decision State Wetland Protection
- Established Clean Energy Project Permit Streamlining
- Expanded College Bound and Opportunity Scholarship to Students Regardless of Immigration Status
- Expanded Civil Legal Aid Funding
- Expanded the Washington New Americans Program
- Expanded Local Collective Bargaining Rights to Community and Technical College Workers
- Secured Lower Snake River Infrastructure Analysis Funding ($8M)
- Defeated Pay-Day Lending Deregulation
- Defeated Water Banking Legislation
- Defeated Farmworker Piece-Rate Wage Rollback
- Defeated Corporate-Friendly Data “Privacy” Legislation
- Established March 30th as Cesar Chavez Day
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staff Lobbyist, Earthjustice NW Regional Office (Washington, Oregon, Idaho)
Legislative Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Washington
Legislative Director, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Staff Lobbyist, OneAmerica
Director, Equal Justice Coalition
Public Information Officer, Nebraska Latino American Commission
CLEAR, Northwest Justice Project
Bilingual Legal Assistant, Columbia Legal Services
PAST BOARD PARTICIPATION
Unemployment Law Project
Northwest Health Law Advocates
Dept. of Labor & Industries’ Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act Advisory Board
Fraud Prevention Advisory Board, Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Chairperson of the Healthy Washington Coalition
Chairperson of the Washington state Farm Worker Coalition
CURRENT BOARD PARTICIPATION
Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs, Executive Committee
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