Public Sector
Funding & Advocacy
Founded in 1998 by Christopher Townsend, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) is recognized by the Secretary of State’s Office as one of the ten largest government relations-advocacy firms in California. With its motto of "Doing Well By Doing Good," TPA is unique among top advocacy firms for its commitment to working primarily with public agencies and non-profit organizations, while also serving a select clientele of private enterprises. Click here to download TPA's Company Overview
Bipartisanship For Success
TPA is a bipartisan firm with four offices covering Orange County and the Southern California region, Washington, DC, the Bay Area and Central Valley, and Northern California including the state Capitol. The team is composed of nine registered California state lobbyists that can provide seamlessly integrated local, state, and federal government advocacy services.
Transforming Legacy Projects Into Reality
TPA specializes in securing public sector funding to transform "legacy projects" into reality. TPA works almost exclusively with public agencies, such as municipalities, school districts, water districts, and joint power authorities, as well as non-profit organizations, such as museums and organizations that serve at-risk youth. Our focus for these clients is securing significant public sector funding for legacy projects such as libraries, parks, recreational centers, museums, and numerous infrastructure related projects such as transit, water, and wastewater systems. The team has secured over $628 million for clients since the inception of the company.
