Rick Taylor
Partner
A highly respected political campaign consultant, Rick Taylor is known for his enthusiasm, expertise and tough, no-nonsense approach to problem solving. Over the years, Taylor has led scores of successful campaigns and is one of California's leading experts in direct mail and the strategic utilization of free and paid media.
Taylor has helped to elect numerous candidates to public office at the local, state and national levels. In addition, Taylor has managed many successful initiative campaigns and ballot measures. When Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan decided to seek passage of a package of eight city charter amendments intended to reform local city governance, he selected Taylor to spearhead the political effort. Although the amendments were defeated numerous times before, the initiatives received overwhelming approval under the masterful and highly effective campaign designed by Taylor.
Taylor has been recruited by prominent elected officials to run some of the most difficult campaigns, often requiring two-thirds majority support from voters. Measure B was one such exceptionally notable campaign in Los Angeles County. The county measure, sought by Former Supervisor Zev Yaroslavksy, required supermajority support to raise sales taxes in order to save the county’s failing health care system. While most pundits agreed the measure was destined for failure, Taylor crafted a nearly flawless campaign that resulted in a phenomenal win, ultimately securing the necessary funding to protect the county from widespread hospital closures.
Taylor has executed a number of successful public relations campaigns for clients in the public and private sectors. His connections to key political, business, civic, and community leaders have enabled him to garner support for projects and help his clients to realize their goals. Taylor’s clients include: Westfield Corporation, JP Morgan Chase, AT&T, Universal Studios MCA, Water Replenishment District of Southern California, Hackman Capital, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Long Beach School District, and Accenture. His political clients have included: Former LA City Council President and Current United States Senator Alex Padilla, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and LA City Councilwoman Traci Park.
In addition to his professional activities, Taylor is committed to helping organizations that promote youth empowerment. He has volunteered as a sports coach at Venice High School, his alma mater. He also served on the Board of Directors for Children of the Night for over a decade, a Los Angeles-based, non-profit organization that provides shelter and support for runaway and troubled youth.