The Latest News from TPA

TPA Hosts MCAG D.C Advocacy Trip

TPA was honored to help facilitate a successful Washington, DC advocacy trip on behalf of the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) last month! As a part of MCAG’s annual “One Voice” trip, the delegation met with key federal officials, including Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler, as well as Representative John Duarte. The delegation also met with representatives from several federal departments and agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Reclamation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to discuss regional priorities and promote local projects throughout Merced County.

With six Member Cities, as well as the County of Merced, and the responsibility to serve almost 300,000 residents, it is critical that MCAG continues to receive the support it needs to protect and promote quality of life throughout its diverse communities. The group’s annual “One Voice” trip reflects MCAG’s commitment to communicating the region’s legislative priorities, obtaining federal funding, and advocating for residents to top decision-makers. Thank you to our federal partners for their continued engagement!

Once again, congratulations, MCAG, on a successful trip!

Client Showcase: City of Brea

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Brea has asked us to continue to provide State and Federal Legislative Advocacy services to protect and promote its agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform its vision into a legacy.

Thank you, Brea!

TPA Hosts County of Orange D.C Advocacy Trip

TPA was honored to help facilitate a successful Washington, DC advocacy trip on behalf of the County of Orange! District 5 Supervisor Katrina Foley met with a number of key federal officials, including Senator Alex Padilla and Representatives Mike Levin, Zoe Lofgren, Nancy Pelosi, Lou Correa, Katie Porter, Ted Lieu, Adam Schiff, Mark Takano, Jared Huffman, Scott Peters, Pete Aguilar, Sydney Kamlager, and Linda Sánchez. Supervisor Foley and her team also met with representatives from several federal departments and agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

As one of the most populous and diverse counties in the entire United States, Orange County is at the forefront of the most critical transportation, housing, community development, education, and environmental issues facing the country today. It is critical that the County continues to receive the resources it needs to protect and promote quality of life throughout all of its 34 unique cities. We thank the California Congressional Delegation, along with all of our federal partners, for their continued support of Orange County and California residents.

Congratulations, Orange County and Supervisor Foley, on such a successful trip!

TPA Volunteers at Stanton’s “Paint the Town with Love” Event

TPA was so proud to sponsor and volunteer at the City of Stanton‘s “Paint the Town with Love” event earlier in May! Volunteer projects were held throughout the City, including beautification projects, art installations, park clean ups, gardenscapes, and more. TPA Director Eric O’Donnell had a great day helping plant trees and connecting with the community at Stanton Central Park.

Thank you, Stanton, for your sustained efforts to strengthen neighborhoods, provide superior services, embrace the diversity of citizens, and make California a better place! TPA is looking forward to our continued partnership with the City to transform its vision into a legacy.

TPA Recognized as Top California Lobbying Firm

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 sixth (6th) largest advocacy firm in California, in terms of revenue received and reported for the fifth quarter of the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.

TPA is honored to provide legislative advocacy and grant writing services to public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. Over the past 25 years, our dedicated team of legislative and funding advocates has worked diligently to shepherd over 150 legislative proposals into law and secure more than $3.1 billion in competitive funding for our clients.

This achievement is a testament to TPA’s commitment to being a Champion for Better Communities, as well as to our clients’ dedication to protecting and promoting the priorities of Californians. Congratulations to all!

City of Fullerton Secures $4,854,000

Congratulations to the City of Fullerton for successfully securing a grant in the amount of $4,854,000 through the Complete Streets Program administered by the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Harbor Boulevard Complete Streets Improvement Project!

This funding will enable the City to make critical safety improvements along the route, including sidewalk repairs, expanded bike lanes, enhanced lighting, increased transit options, and traffic calming measures. These crucial efforts will mitigate traffic hazards while protecting pedestrians and cyclists utilizing Harbor Boulevard.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to foster a community that values the preservation of its historic past while also prioritizing opportunities to meet the challenges of the future.

Once again, congratulations Fullerton!