Forza Communications
At the Nexus of Politics, Policy &
Communications Strategy in California’s Capital
Communications Strategy in California’s Capital
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Steven Maviglio
PRINCIPAL
Our Expertise
Forza Communications has a team of communications professionals that focuses on one thing: helping you win.
Steven Maviglio is the principal of Forza Communications, a Sacramento, California-based strategic communications firm specializing in political and legislative campaigns.
Steve has been repeatedly named in Capitol Weekly’s “Top 100” rankings and by Campaigns & Elections magazine as one of the most influential campaign strategists in California.
Before starting his own firm, Steve was Deputy Chief of Staff for two history-making California Assembly Speakers, Fabian Nunez and Karen Bass, and also was a communications consultant for Assembly Speaker John A. Perez.
Before joining the Legislature, Steve was press secretary and communications director for Governor Gray Davis. He directed communications during the California energy crisis, California fires, and other events covered by the national media.
Steve came to California from Washington, D.C. where he directed communications for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice’s “COPS” program during the Clinton Administration. He also worked on Capitol Hill as Executive Director/Communications Director for the House Democratic Caucus under U.S. Rep. Vic Fazio (D-CA) and then as Administrative Assistant to U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.).
Steve’s political career began in New Hampshire, where he was a three-term member of the New Hampshire House and worked on numerous presidential, state, and local campaigns. He was editor of two magazines in the state as well.
Steve has a Masters in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire, and also a B.S. in Public Relations from Boston University.
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In The News
CREDENTIALS
Campaigns & Publications
Reliable Source
Widely quoted internationally
Steve has been interviewed and quoted on broadcasts and publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and provides political commentary to television and radio stations throughout California.
Projects
Legislative projects and ballot campaigns
Steve has worked on a wide range of political campaigns and legislative projects. They include 25+ statewide and local candidate and ballot measure efforts. In addition, he has conducted public campaigns on legislative issues including enactment of California’s landmark climate change reduction law, the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Act, agriculture and food safety issues, cannabis legislation, legalized sports betting, zero emission vehicle advancement and plastics reduction.
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