Mike Graves is one of California’s leading strategic governmental affairs and political consultants. Based in Sacramento and the Silicon Valley, he provides strategic analysis and advice to multi-national corporations, large nonprofit organizations, political groups, and other state and local clients.
Mike possesses a distinguished history of accomplishments in areas ranging from the state budget, county budget, retirement, and energy. He is widely recognized for maintaining a network of County Administrative Officers and Supervisors throughout California.
With more than 25 years of consulting and government relations experience, Mike offers the unique perspective and knowledge only acquired while serving as an elected official. He served as a San Benito County Supervisor from 1984 to 1995 and was elected President of California State Association of Counties (CSAC) in 1995.
Mike has advised Members of Congress, former Executive Cabinet Secretaries, state and local elected officials, and Fortune 500 Executives.