The Latest News from TPA

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!

City of Reedley Secures $4,049,922

Congratulations to the City of Reedley for successfully securing a grant in the amount of $4,049,922 through the Statewide Parks Program administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the City’s Camacho Park Rehabilitation Project!

The funding will allow the City to make critical improvements to the existing park, including restoration of the athletic fields, lighting system repairs, and ADA upgrades. These efforts will greatly benefit the community surrounding Camacho Park, providing residents, families, and children with a safe and accessible recreation area to enjoy.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to build from its past and improve on its future.

Once again, congratulations Reedley, on this significant achievement!

TPA Recognized as Top Federal Lobbying Firm

TPA is thrilled to announce that Bloomberg Government, an industry leader in the world of government affairs and legislative analysis, has ranked our firm among the top 20% of federal lobbying firms reporting $1 million or more in revenue in its 9th Annual Top-Performing Lobbying Firms Report!

Bloomberg ranks firms based on five critical business performance metrics: growth in revenue, growth in average revenue per client; short- and long-term customer retention rates; and revenue per registered lobbyist, placing TPA in the 71st spot out of 381 total firms (80th percentile).

As the premier federal lobbying firm for communities in California, we are honored that more California public agencies have retained TPA to represent them in Washington, DC than any other firm in the nation.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our incredible team, who diligently advocates for the needs of California residents, families, and businesses. We are grateful to our clients for entrusting us with their priorities and we are excited to continue our efforts on their behalf as Champions for Better Communities.