The Latest News from TPA

Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

TPA is proud and honored to announce that we have been retained by the Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau (YMCTB) to provide federal and state advocacy services!

We look forward to supporting YMCTB and its mission to promote the tourism economy of the Mariposa County region by attracting leisure and group overnight stays.

To learn more about the Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau, please visit their website: http://www.yosemiteexperience.com/tourism-bureau/.

Oakland Museum of California

TPA is honored that the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) has asked us to continue to provide federal, state, and local funding services and advocacy support.

We look forward to our collaboration with OMCA to support their mission to inspire all Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities.

Thank you OMCA!

Pinedale County Water District

TPA is proud and honored to announce that we have been retained by the Pinedale County Water District (PCWD) to provide federal and state funding advocacy services!

Formed in 1954, PCWD provides water to 2,400 residential and 550 commercial accounts in Fresno County. The District’s service area encompasses nearly 1,270 acres in the City of Fresno and unincorporated Fresno County. PCWD delivers water through wells dispersed across the district.

We look forward to helping the District transform their vision into legacy.

To learn more about the Pinedale County Water District, please visit their website: http://pcwdonline.com/.

Townsend Public Affairs Ranks as Top Ten Lobbying Firm in 2015

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that once again we have been ranked among the top ten lobbying firms registered in the State of California. The Secretary of State officially reported TPA as the ninth (9th) largest advocacy firm in California in terms of revenue received for all of 2015.

TPA is proud to serve public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout California on key policy issues and grant funding opportunities, and has secured over $932 million in competitive funds for our clients.

For more information about our complete menu of services and how we can help your organization, please contact Chelsea Vongehr at cvongehr@townsendpa.com.

City of Orange Cove Wins $247,000 Grant for Safe Routes to School Project

TPA congratulates the City of Orange Cove and the Kings Canyon Unified School District (TPA clients) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $247,000 from the Regional Competitive Active Transportation Program (ATP) administered by the Fresno Council of Governments.

The proceeds from this grant will help fund the construction of a comprehensive “Safe Routes To School” project that includes: pedestrian crossing facilities with traffic calming bulb-outs, enhanced visibility crosswalk marketing, and enhanced crossing warning signs; all of which will help to improve the safety of City residents and District students.

This latest achievement is just another example of the efforts by the leadership of the City and the School District to improve the quality of life for their students and families.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work of TPA Central California Director Richard Harmon and TPA Associate Chelsea Vongehr to ensure a successful grant application.

City of South San Francisco Wins $868,000 Grant for Pedestrian Safety

TPA congratulates the City of South San Francisco (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $868,000 from the Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Components of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) administered by the California Department of Transportation.

The proceeds from this grant will help fund the Linden/Spruce Avenues traffic calming improvements in order to support and encourage commercial activity while also improving pedestrian safety.

This grant award is a tribute to the leadership and staff of the City, led by Mayor Mark Addiego, Vice Mayor Pradeep Gupta, Councilmember Liza Normandy, Councilmember Richard Garbarino, Councilmember Karyl Matsumoto, and City Manager Mike Futrell.

And kudos as well to TPA Senior Director Niccolo De Luca and TPA Associate Alex Gibbs for helping make it happen.