About
West Washington Strategies was established to bridge the gap between lobbying and stakeholders.
The legislative process can be complex, fast-moving, and difficult to navigate without specialized knowledge or access. West Washington Strategies was founded to make legislative activity more understandable and more accessible, enabling organizations and individuals to engage with the process in a clear, informed, and compliant manner.
Our work focuses on translating legislative developments into actionable insight. We provide research, analysis, and strategic guidance that helps stakeholders understand not only what is occurring within the legislature, but how those developments affect their interests and where meaningful opportunities for engagement exist. By emphasizing clarity and preparation, we support informed participation rather than dependence on intermediaries.
West Washington Strategies operates at the intersection of advocacy, analysis, and stakeholder preparation. Our approach prioritizes transparency, accuracy, and respect for the legislative process. Through careful research and structured guidance, we help clients pursue their objectives responsibly and effectively.
The organization was founded on the belief that informed participation strengthens outcomes and public decision-making. By connecting lobbying expertise with stakeholder understanding, West Washington Strategies aims to create pathways for engagement that are deliberate, ethical, and purpose-driven.
George Diaz
Bipartisan Government Relations & Public Affairs Professional
George is a seasoned government relations and public affairs professional with thirty consecutive years of comprehensive experience. His specialty is providing successful, resilient, affirmative, and defensive representation before the Arizona State Legislature.
A constant presence at the Arizona state legislature since 1996, George possesses strong, bipartisan relationships with legislators across the aisle and representing every part of the state. His network extends to partisan, career legislative and executive staff, who are critical to facilitating the political process. He is a strong believer that influencing legislative outcomes requires on-site presence and deep knowledge of procedural intricacies.
Beyond the State Legislature, George has successfully lobbied Congress, municipalities, the Maricopa Association of Governments, and various state licensing agencies. His extensive public service includes representing three different statewide offices and serving a total of seventeen years across four different executive administrations.
George has represented and advanced dozens of complicated interests including: higher education, the administration of justice, criminal justice, crime victim rights and protection, electric power generation and distribution, municipalities, transportation funding, reclamation/restoration projects, housing development, community facilities districts, development infrastructure, elections, information technology and business development.
George has also led state and local campaigns, organized and founded nonprofits, and resolved disputes with state and local government agencies. He holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Arizona State University. A proud Phoenix native, he has volunteered hundreds of hours on fourteen different nonprofit or government boards and commissions.
For interests that require expert representation before city, county, or state agencies and policymakers, George Diaz is equipped with the knowledge, experience and network to deliver.
How We’re Different
Transparency
We strive to be transparent about what interests we represent to avoid conflicts.
Capacity
We operate at a capacity to represent every client effectively.
Communication
We communicate with our clients to keep them informed to make the best decisions.
Work with clarity
If you’re tracking an issue this session, we can help you act early, communicate clearly, and stay effective