About MG Public Affairs
At MG Public Affairs, we are more than just an influence firm. We bring principled thought leadership to leverage our extensive access to local government to craft winning strategies, navigate pathways to power, and effectively engage with decision-makers. With firsthand experience serving in government, we possess a deep understanding of how to navigate its inner workings.​
As a minority-owned firm with deep roots in the front range, we lend credibility to our clients' efforts to successfully navigate policy, regulation and community stakeholders. While lobbying forms the cornerstone of our expertise, our commitment to fostering a robust community has profoundly influenced our approach to engagement, advocacy, and influence.
Services
Crafting Legislative & Regulatory Strategies
We develop efficient strategies to navigate legislative processes at City Councils, regulatory agencies, and rulemaking bodies.
Stakeholder and Policymaker Mapping:
Leveraging our status as a minority-owned firm, we offer insights into the diverse local community landscape. We assist clients in forming strategic partnerships and engaging stakeholders effectively.
Engagement with Lawmakers and Allies
Our approach involves not only knowing policymakers but also understanding the intricacies of policy and politics to facilitate meaningful conversations and progress.
Conducting Policy Analysis
We analyze policies to provide informed recommendations and insights to our clients. We then work directly with regulatory agencies to help advance our client's interest beyond just having a seat at the table.
Organizing Policy Briefings & Events
We orchestrate informative briefings and events to foster dialogue and awareness around key policy issues.
Our Team
As Denver's former City Attorney, Scott possesses one-of-a-kind insights into the inner-workings of municipal government and the regulatory frameworks that govern businesses and developments. Leveraging his extensive network and reputation for problem solving, Scott advocates on behalf of businesses seeking to engage with and influence policy decisions at the local level.
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With over 25 years of professional political experience in Denver, Scott is widely recognized as a political-insider with relationships that stand the test of time. Inside Denver's municipal government he represented the Office of the Mayor, City Council, Auditor, Clerk and Recorder and all City Agencies including Denver International Airport (DEN). He is credited with streamlining Denver's contracting process, the creation of the Taxpayer Protection Unit - the City's first affirmative litigation team, and implementing the nation's first municipal, recreational marijuana regulatory framework.
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Active in progressive politics, Scott has twice been recognized by the Colorado Democratic Party for his service - first as a Rising Star and second with the Chair's Award for Service for his leadership on the issues of redistricting and reapportionment. He has also been singled out for his commitment to service as an Unsung Hero by 5280 Magazine, as one of Forty under 40 by the Denver Business Journal, and as the Aspen Institute's Ricardo Salinas Foundation Awardee. Scott has also served on the Transition Teams of President-elect Obama, Governors-elect Bill Ritter and John Hickenlooper, and Mayor-elect John Hickenlooper.
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Scott has also been recognized as a leader at the intersection of government law and politics as the National Lawyer of the Year by the Hispanic National Bar Association, Outstanding Lawyer of the Year by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, and additional Honorary-Alumni and Alumnus awards from The University of Colorado, School of Law, and the University of San Diego, School of Law, respectively. He is routinely recognized as a Top Attorney in the annual publications 5280 Magazine, Law Week Colorado, and Latino Leaders Magazine.
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He is a Board Member of the Downtown Denver Partnership Civic Ventures Board, the Colorado Nonprofit Association, and Gubernatorial appointee to the Baseball Stadium District Board. Scott grew up in Lakewood, Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He holds a law degree from the University of San Diego and lives in Golden Colorado with his wife and two sons.
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Contact Scott at scott@mgpublicaffairs.com.
Scott Martinez
Partner
Jason Gallardo
Partner
With a robust background steeped in policy, politics, and law, Jason brings a wealth of experience to the table.
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Jason’s deep-rooted love and passion for the City and County of Denver and the state of Colorado serve as the driving force behind his work. With a keen focus on development and permitting, he champions innovative approaches that balance growth with preserving the unique Colorado way of life.
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Heavily active in Colorado’s governance scene, Jason’s background has been at all levels of government - Working for Senator Michael Bennet, the Colorado State Legislature, and the City and County of Denver. He has spearheaded initiatives that brought fresh, innovative ideas to the forefront of Denver's burgeoning business scene. However, it was during Jason's tenure as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Government Affairs for Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure that his impact truly shone.
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In that role he was intimately involved in key projects like the 16th Street Mall Project, South Platte River Restoration, expansion of the Colorado Convention Center, Colfax Bus Rapid Transit, and many others; helping to advise and guide through political landmines, thus securing over a billion dollars in investment from federal, state, and local funding. His involvement in these projects not only improved infrastructure but also fostered economic growth and community development.
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Jason is a University of Denver Alumni board member and proud COMTO member. Growing up as a Naval Brat, Jason has lived all over the United States, but chose to plant roots in Colorado. He is a graduate from the University of Denver, Korbel School of International Studies, Public Policy. He holds a law degree from the University of Colorado and lives in Denver Colorado with his son and daughter.
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Contact Jason at jason@mgpublicaffairs.com.
1601 Arapahoe Street
Floor 10
Denver, CO 80202
Jason Gallardo: jason@mgpublicaffairs.com
Scott Martinez: scott@mgpublicaffairs.com