Josh Cook is a seasoned government affairs and communications consultant with over 15 years of experience solving complex political problems in Northern California. His clients have included Senators, Assembly Members, Members of Congress, homebuilders, candidates, committees, advocacy groups, ballot measures, law firms, and Indian tribes.
As a former Planning Commissioner Josh specializes in navigating the complex terrain of modern land use politics and property entitlements. Cook provides clients with strategic communications planning and counsel, coalition building, crisis communication, issue management, on the ground political intelligence, and winning campaign strategies.
From 2001 to 2007 Josh served as Senior Consultant to California State Senator Sam Aanestad, DDS. Prior to joining Senator Aanestad’s staff Josh worked for Senate Minority Leader Jim Brulte and Senator Rico Oller. Josh’s areas of public policy expertise include Indian gaming, property rights/land use, local government, energy de-regulation, water, higher education and the role of faith-based organizations in providing social services.
Mr. Cook holds an Associates Degree in Language Arts from Butte College where he served two terms as Student Body President. Josh also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Charter Oak State College with a Minor Degree in Italian from California State University, Chico, and a Master’s Degree in Education from CSU, East Bay.
He resides on the banks of Comanche Creek in Chico, California with his wife Robinette and their 5 children.