Kestrel West was founded in 2012 by two partners with deep experience in policy, media and politics. Our approach is rooted in our experience as Congressional staffers focused on outstanding constituent service. We now do the same thing for our clients, government staffers and elected officials. Like our clients, we understand how pragmatism, experience, discipline and discretion help leaders and organizations manage reputations, tell compelling stories and outsmart the competition.We’re uniquely qualified to provide exclusive political insights, unparalleled strategic analysis, a pipeline for government sales, and a winning plan for government affairs, political consulting, procurement advice and business intelligence.

FIRM SPECIALTY

In a state where part-time legislators don’t have staff, lobbyists fill the void.

We provide public employees and elected officials with the information they need to make the right decisions. We help Idaho’s elected officials meet their own goals in a way that helps effect positive outcomes for our clients and for the state of Idaho.

We draft legislation, facilitate strategy, meet directly with decision-makers, testify at hearings, prepare background materials and become content experts on key issues so that we can help you and your organization overcome obstacles or achieve new success.

Our knowledge of Idaho’s local and state governments mean we are capable of tackling almost any issue. Our client experience and backgrounds give us deep and specialized content knowledge in natural resources, education, technology, procurement and telecom.

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John Foster - John Foster has been at the center of Idaho politics for two decades. He was an award-winning journalist and successful campaign operative before becoming a consultant who advises leaders in both political parties. He is a messaging expert who can distill complex policy issues into simple, effective talking points. Elected officials, organizations and corporations have leaned on that experience to help them win some of the biggest legislative battles in the country.

Kate Haas - Kate is a lawyer who specializes in challenging legislative and regulatory issues. She draws on 25 years of political experience, including a decade in Washington, D.C., to help clients solve complex problems. Her deep and unique experience drafting policy, crafting administrative rules, and writing legislation delivers elegant solutions for clients. Her skill set makes her uniquely qualified to devise strategies that marry good policy with good politics.