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Patrick Fitzgerald Fox
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Patrick F. Fox is a nationally recognized authority on land use politics and grassroots strategy. For more than 30 years, he has led campaigns to win approval for controversial development projects, navigating some of the toughest political and regulatory environments in the country. His work has shaped the field of land use politics, blending strategic insight with deep local engagement.

Patrick is the founder and CEO of Consensus Strategies, a firm specializing in strategic advocacy. He previously served as president of The Saint Consulting Group, where he played a key role in pioneering political-style campaigns for land use battles.

He is the co-author of NIMBY Wars: The Politics of Land Use and the author of the forthcoming Mastering Land Use Politics: Dealing with NIMBYs, YIMBYs, and Covert Operatives.