Recent News

The Latest News from TPA

At TPA, we are always working to champion the communities we serve. From community partnerships to drafting legislation and securing funding, chances are we have something exciting to share. Keep up with all our latest initiatives here.

Cori Williams Promoted to Senior Director

Jul 29, 2019

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. is proud to announce that Cori Williams has been promoted to the position of Senior Director of the TPA Southern California Office.

Cori leads a team that manages a portfolio of over 30 clients, including cities, counties, water districts, sanitation districts, other special districts, and non-profit organizations.

Since joining TPA in 2011, Cori has developed policy expertise for a variety of local, state, and federal governments issues, including water infrastructure, sanitation, transportation, sustainable communities, parks and recreation, public safety, energy, local governance, and the environment. Cori has also been responsible for securing millions in competitive grant funds for TPA local public agency clients.

Congratulations TPA Senior Director Cori Williams!

Port of Hueneme

Jul 26, 2019

TPA is honored to announce The Port of Hueneme has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the Port to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Port of Hueneme!

City of Avalon Awarded $306,756 Grant for Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Adaptation Project

Jul 23, 2019

TPA congratulates the City of Avalon for being awarded a grant in the amount of $306,756 from the Adaptation Planning Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

The proceeds of this grant will benefit the City’s Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Adaptation project. This project supports technical studies and community engagement that will help the City implement critical coastal infrastructure projects that are more resilient to the effects of climate change.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to protect and promote the quality of life of its residents and the prosperity of its businesses.

Congratulations Avalon!

City of Merced

Jul 19, 2019

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Merced has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Merced!

Rancho Santiago Community College District

Jul 15, 2019

TPA is honored to announce that Rancho Santiago Community College District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our continued collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Rancho Santiago Community College District!

City of Hanford

Jul 12, 2019

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by the City of Hanford to provide grant writing services.

We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you Hanford!

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