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V O L . X X V I N O. X V J U LY 1 3 , 2 0 2 0 22 T H E L I S T C O M P I L E D B Y T I M O T H Y D O Y L E C O M P I L E D B Y T I M O T H Y D O Y L E N O T E S : Pertains to lobbying year Dec. 1, 2018, to Nov. 30, 2019. Figures include compensation paid to any lobbyist associates working under the listed lobbyist. Figures represent only compensation for lobbying members of the legislature and do not include amounts spent to lobby executive or constitutional officers. S O U R C E : Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, Lobbyist Compensation Report Purchase this list and more as an Excel document at mainebiz.biz/DataCenter @ Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission, 2019 Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission, 2019 Lobbyist Client(s) 1 Chris Jackson , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs, Augusta 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com American Chemistry Council, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Cigar Association of America, American Petroleum Institute, Keystone Peer Review Organization Inc., Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Leading Age Maine and New Hampshire, Maine Potato Board, Maine Press Association, Penn National Gaming Inc., Maine Organic Therapy, L.L. Bean 2 James Mitchell , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs, Augusta 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com Central Maine Power Company, Charter Communications, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, JD Irving, Waste Management Inc., MaineHealth, First Atlantic Health Care, Darden, Procter & Gamble, Maritimes & Northeast, Comcast Cable Communications, Maine Natural Gas 3 Joshua A. Tardy , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs, Augusta 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com Walmart Inc., Advantage Capital Partners, Maine Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, Central Maine Quebec Railway 4 Charles C. Soltan , managing member Soltan Bass Smith LLC, Augusta 621-6300, soltanlaw.com Consumer Data Industry Association, CIGNA, Maine Veterans' Homes, ReEnergy Holdings LLC, Maine Association of Insurance Companies, T-Mobile, Pine State trading Co., Maine Bankers Association, Maine Osteopathic Association, Association of Surgical Technologists, Motion Picture Association of America Inc., Dirigo Solar LLC, Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine, Petersen International Underwriters, Maine Society of Anesthesiologists, Maine Dental Association 5 Edward Pineau , president Pineau Policy Assoc., Vassalboro 623-2355, pineaupolicy.com Altria Client Services LLC, Mylan Laboratories Inc., America's Health Insurance Plans, Maine Credit Union League, WellCare Health Plans Inc., Say No to NECEC, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine Funeral Directors Association, Serra Public Affairs, Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine, ATV Maine 6 Howard J. Symons , partner Jenner & Block, Chicago 312-222-9350, jenner.com Charter Communications 7 Daniel W. Walker , partner Preti Flaherty, Augusta 623-5300, preti.com Maine Association of Independent Schools, Oxford Casino, Truth in Adoption, Cunningham Investigations LLC, Healthcare Distribution Alliance, Maine Independent Colleges Association, Wellpath Recovery Solutions, Raise the Floor Coalition, Municipal Review Committee Inc., Maine Health Care Association, City of Augusta, Wellness Connection of Maine, Ski Maine Association, New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association 8 James I. Cohen , partner Verrill Dana LLP 623-3889, verrilldana.com Emera Maine, Verizon, Coalition to Ensure Fair Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment, Maine State Bar Association, Portland Downtown District, American Coatings Association 9 Michael V. Saxl , managing principal Maine Street Solutions LLC, Augusta 623-3889, mainestreetsolutions.com National Popular Vote, University of New England, Share Our Strength, Turo, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, DraftKings Inc., FanDuel Inc., Maine Cannabis Industry Association, AT&T, Helix Maine Wind Development LLC, LogistiCare, Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Visa U.S.A. Inc. 10 Tim C. Walton , president Walton External Affairs LLC, Augusta 557-3049, waltonexternalaffairs.com Roosevelt Conference Center, Safer Slopes Maine - Daniel Gregorie, Cianbro, American Progressive Bag Alliance, Associated Builders and Contractors of Maine, MACTE, HQUS, Merrill's Investigation & Security Services LLC 11 Robert S. Howe , principal Howe, Cahill and Co. 11 Columbia St., Augusta, 04330 622-4466, www.howeandcompany.com $86,900 Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Exelon Generation Co. LLC, Maine Adult Education Association, League of Women Voters of Maine, Maine Psychological Association, Maine Chiefs of Police Association, Maine Occupational Therapy Association, American Massage Therapy Association 12 J. Andrew Cashman , partner Preti Flaherty 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, 04330 623-5300, preti.com $83,021 American Civil Liberties Union of Maine Foundation, Maine Health Care Association, Maine Association of Realtors, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Pearson PLC, Theater Owners of New England, Maine Association of Community Service Providers, Becton Dickinson & Co., Kologik 13 Laura H. Harper , Moose Ridge Assoc. P.O. Box 71, Hallowell, 04347 441-3060, www.mooseridgeassociates.com $81,160 Environmental Health Strategy Center, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc., Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation, Maine Association of Physician Assistants, The Bingham Program, Long term Care Ombudsman Program Notes: Pertains to lobbying year Dec. 1, 2018, to Nov. 30, 2019. Figures include compensation paid to any lobbyist associates working under the listed lobbyist. Figures represent only compensation for lobbying members of the legislature and do not include amounts spent to lobby executive or constitutiona This list was compiled by Timothy Doyle S O U R C E : Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, Lobbyist Compensation Report Compensation $344,467 $306,958 $248,000 $236,700 $184,188 $127,475 $117,172 $116,631 $111,214 $87,300

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