Politics In Its
Purest Form

Civic strategy firm

We turn community needs into policy, programs, and wins.

Strategy and planning for nonprofits, candidates, and government offices that want to get real results for the people they serve.

Tiffany Boyle, founder of Politics In Its Purest Form
Tiffany BoyleFounder · three-term Commissioner of the Revenue, Newport News
“Politics in its purest form is about the people.”Tiffany Boyle, Founder
Tiffany Boyle speaking to a community audience with a microphone
Speaking to residents

I came to public service from business. Working in entrepreneurship and finance during the Great Recession, I watched families and small businesses lose ground through no fault of their own. I wanted to be closer to the decisions that shape people's lives.

In 2017, I became the youngest person and the first African American elected Commissioner of the Revenue in Newport News. I knew that win wasn't just mine. It opened the door for the people coming behind me.

From day one, I made outreach something the public could expect from the office, not a favor. I took the tax office into the community, into four languages, and eventually to the General Assembly.

What I learned is that good intentions don't move policy. Strategy does: the right partners at the table, a clear plan, and a story people believe. I started this firm to bring that to the people doing the work, so they can spend their time where it matters most.

First African American in the officeElected 2017Re-elected unopposedThree termsNFWL State Director

Strategies in action

Problems we've solved, and what changed

65,000+meals provided since 2018

Commissioners and Cans

Food insecurity was a persistent problem in Newport News. We realized the resources to help already existed. They just weren't connected.

How we did it

  1. Turned tax offices into food collection points.
  2. Took it regional, then statewide.
  3. Recruited food banks, businesses, and community partners.

What changed

One office became a statewide campaign with more than 30 commissioners and 65,000+ meals provided.

1ststatewide Minority Business Commission in the nation

Virginia Minority Business Commission

When COVID relief rolled out, many minority-owned businesses were left behind. They had the drive. What they lacked was staff, information, and a voice in the room.

How we did it

  1. Brought regional and state business leaders together.
  2. Shaped their ideas into a policy proposal.
  3. Built support on both sides of the aisle.

What changed

Virginia created the first commission of its kind in the nation, signed by Gov. Northam and continued under Gov. Youngkin.

“What began as a conversation has become a commission.”
Tiffany Boyle talking with business owners at a Minority Business Council conference
Minority Business Council Conference and Expo
4languages: English, Spanish, Korean, and ASL

Reaching every taxpayer

Residents who don't speak English, or who are Deaf, were missing tax and service information. The information existed, but it wasn't reaching them.

How we did it

  1. Identified who the office was missing.
  2. Created public service campaigns in the languages people use.
  3. Took the office out into the community.

What changed

Outreach became something residents expect from the office, not an extra.

Tiffany Boyle listening to a local business owner at a community dinner meeting
Listening to local business owners

Working now

Virginia Equity Pillars Project

With YWCA South Hampton Roads, we're turning residents' experiences into nonpartisan, legislative-ready policy priorities.

Civil Rights & EquityFiscal Efficiency & FairnessDemocracy & Representation

In the community

Where the work happens

Services

What we do

Strategy & planning

A clear plan your team can run.

  • Strategic plans
  • Field plans
  • Growth roadmaps

Coalitions & partnerships

The right people at one table.

  • Coalition design
  • Partner recruitment
  • Shared agreements

Policy & government

From an idea to a law or program.

  • Policy priorities
  • Legislative strategy
  • Government outreach

Narrative & messaging

A story that moves people to act.

  • Message guides
  • Public campaigns
  • Funding strategy

Credentials

Commissioner of the RevenueNewport News, three terms
NFWL State Director2025 Elected Woman of Excellence
Board ChairVirginia Peninsula Foodbank and Access Virginia
Harvard Kennedy SchoolExecutive Education

Book a strategy call

Let's talk about the change you want to see.

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    Tell us what you're working on.

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    We'll set up a 30-minute call.

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    You get a clear next step, whether or not we work together.