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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 79 BO O K O F L I S T S 2 0 21 S A L A R I E S Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission, 2019 Lobbyist Compensation Client(s) 1 Chris Jackson , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs 104 Sewall St., Augusta, 04330 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $344,467 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 104 Sewall St., Augusta, 04330 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $306,958 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 104 Sewall St., Augusta, 04330 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $248,000 Maquiot Bay LLC, Scientific Games International Inc., Altria Client Services LLC, Remedy Compassion, Eli Lilly & Co., Walmart Inc., Advantage Capital Partners, Maine Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, Central Maine Quebec Railway 4 Charles C. Soltan , managing member Soltan Bass Smith LLC 96 State St., 2nd Floor, Augusta, 04332 621-6300, soltanlaw.com $236,700 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. 126 Arnold Road, Vassalboro, 04989 623-2355, pineaupolicy.com $184,188 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 353 North Clark St., Chicago, 60654 312-222-9350, jenner.com $127,475 Charter Communications 7 Daniel W. Walker , partner Preti Flaherty 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, 04330 623-5300, preti.com $117,172 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 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, 04332 623-3889, verrilldana.com $116,631 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 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, 04332 623-3889, mainestreetsolutions.com $111,214 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 P.O. Box 5053, Augusta, 04332 557-3049, waltonexternalaffairs.com $87,300 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 14 Jake Mitchell , consultant Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs 104 Sewall St., Augusta, 04330 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $80,000 Comcast Cable Communications, American Sportfishing Association, Pavement Coatings Technology Council 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 constitutional officers. This list was compiled by Timothy Doyle and piblished in the July 13, 2020 issue of Mainebiz. SOURCE: Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, Lobbyist Compensation Report Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission, 2019 This list was compiled by Timothy Doyle and piblished in the July 13, 2020 issue of Mainebiz. 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