Tracy R. Lloyd, a seasoned senior legislative staff member with 26 years of state and local government experience, is a member of the Firm's Government Relations department. Before joining Hinman Straub, Mr. Lloyd was chief of staff for State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean Skelos, where he was responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations. Mr. Lloyd also was responsible for matters involving the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Long Island Rail Road and State Department of Transportation, concentrating on the five-year capital programs of each agency. He was the senior advisor responsible for overseeing and assisting on the development of the last three MTA and DOT multibillion dollar capital programs. During his tenure in the State Legislature, he was involved in high-tech and bio-tech industry development through the Long Island Biotech Investment and Job Creation Program. He also served as the point person to the Nassau County Executive and Legislature, the Town of Hempstead Supervisor and Board, City of Long Beach officials and to numerous village mayors of Nassau County. Mr. Lloyd interacted regularly with local public officials and was a key strategist on numerous political campaigns and fundraisers, including Senate, Assembly and local campaigns throughout Long Island.