Cole Libera

Cole Libera

Deputy Director of Government Affairs

Practice Areas: Government Affairs

Cole is an experienced lobbyist in local and statewide government affairs in Arizona with a successful track record working on issues from water policy to planning and zoning, and economic development.

Cole was most recently Vice President of Government Relations for Dorn Policy Group in Phoenix where he represented the firm’s clients at the Arizona capitol for seven years. Prior to that, he served as the Manager of the Business Services Section for The Arizona Department of Economic Security and earlier was as an AmeriCorps VISTA for City of Phoenix Vice Mayor Kate Gallego.

Cole is actively engaged in the community and currently serves on the Board of Western Maricopa Coalition, WESTMARC, a public-private partnership of 15 communities, the business community, and the educational sector in the West Valley. Recently, Cole joined the board of Silent Witness, a non-profit that rewards anonymous “tipsters” who report violent crimes around the valley. He also works with other organizations including the Central Arizona Project and Arizona Municipal Water Users Association. Recognized for his work, Cole was nominated for Best Lobbyist and Rising Political Star in 2024 by the Arizona Capitol Times. 

Cole was born and raised in Tempe and earned a bachelor’s in political science with a minor in sustainability at Arizona State University. He also completed certificates in International Affairs and Civic Education. During his free time, you can find Cole on a Pickleball court, rooting for Arizona sports teams, and spending time with family and friends.

In The News

Gov. Hobbs signs SB 1658, strengthening animal cruelty laws in AZ

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents American Humane Society.) From left to right: Rose Law Group Government Affairs Deputy Director Cole Libera, Senator Shawnna Bolick, American Humane Society CEO Dr. Steven R. Hansen and Rose Law Group Senior Attorney and Chair of Government Affairs Liz Goodman. Spot Rose Law Group lobbyists with Governor Katie Hobbs at the signing of SB 1658

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Arizona governor signs off on stronger animal cruelty law, alongside Rose Law Group lobbying team, who advocated for ‘Jerry’s Law’

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Arizona Humane Society) Lobbyists with Rose Law Group’s Government Affairs Dept., including Senior Attorney and Dept. Chair Liz Goodman, Deputy Director Cole Libera, and Associate Makenna Trapani with Governor Katie Hobbs, Senator Shawnna Bolick, animal rescue responders and members of the Arizona Humane Society staff. Via Arizona Humane Society By John Tanet | 12News PHOENIX

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Rose Law Group lobbying team joins Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona Humane Society to sign “Jerry’s Law”

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Arizona Humane Society.) Pictured above (holding puppy to the left) is Rose Law Group lobbyist and Chair of Government Affairs, Elizabeth Goodman, who helped get SB 1658 passed at the legislature. (Photo via live stream screengrab) By FOX 10 Phoenix Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is signing SB 1658, also known as “Jerry’s Law,” at [the

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