A track record built on consequential engagements.
Across California's most complex policy, regulatory, and political environments.
Strategic Advisory
Long-arc engagements at the intersection of California business and politics — energy, water, land use, infrastructure, and the regulatory and political conditions that shape them.
Master-planned community approval in Camarillo
Approved a 255-home community development despite community opposition from no-growth advocates.
County RFP for Southern California hauler
Expanded footprint for a regional waste hauler into Ventura County, securing two RFPs.
Advocacy coalition launched for ag and energy issues
Built a brand to advocate on County climate, energy, and agricultural policies in Monterey.
Elected Assemblymember in closest race in California
Advised the closest race in modern election history in California, winning with 85 votes out of 170,000 cast in the Coachella Valley.
Changed the makeup of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors
Worked on several key campaigns to put the first pro-business Board of Supervisors in place in Ventura County in 40 years.
Won in Kern County despite overwhelming registration gap
Won a County Supervisor’s race three times in a seat where party registration runs 18 points against the Supervisor.
Approved new solar and battery storage at County offices
Approved a 67 MW solar and battery array at a County facility in Ventura County.
Led award-winning Chamber advocacy efforts
Half of the annual President’s Circle Award winners at the California Chamber of Commerce are Rincon clients — we advise on advocacy engagement.
Crisis communications for oil spill responses
Executed crisis communications protocols at oil releases as part of the Incident Command structure.
Approved CUP extensions for regional oil producers
Extended several client Conditional Use Permits to continue California oil and gas operations.
New housing approved in Goleta
Approved a new development of much-needed housing in the City of Goleta.
Elected new Water and Sanitary Board members in Montecito
Over two election cycles, completely replaced the Water and Sanitary Boards in Montecito.
Community engagement for regional water agency
Developed an extensive public outreach and engagement campaign — including media, tours, and events — for a regional water agency.
Won new AI contracts with city governments
Worked with cutting-edge technology providers to renew public safety contracts and bring new AI tools to cities.
Defeated anti-STVR ballot efforts
Defeated ballot measures in La Quinta and Dana Point that would have banned or severely restricted short-term vacation rentals.
Messaging for coastal planning advocacy group
Developed messaging and video content for an advocacy organization focused on coastal planning and sea-level rise.
Four disciplines that decide close races.
Strategy Built Around Winning
We develop campaign strategy grounded in data, voter intelligence, and judgment earned over eighteen years of California races. Every recommendation is oriented toward a single outcome: winning.
Message That Moves Voters
Effective campaign messaging is specific, disciplined, and tested. We develop message architecture that holds under pressure and resonates with the voters who decide outcomes.
Opposition Intelligence
You cannot win a race you don’t understand fully. We provide competitive research and opposition analysis that surfaces vulnerabilities — yours and your opponent’s — before they become liabilities.
Execution at Every Level
From digital to field to earned media, campaign execution requires coordination and discipline. We manage the full program or work alongside existing campaign teams to sharpen specific functions.
Your race. Our experience.
We take on a limited number of campaigns each cycle to ensure every client receives full strategic attention. If you're running or considering a run, let's discuss whether we're the right fit.