The Latest News from TPA

Port of Hueneme

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

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

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

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

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!

Anakaren Cervantes Joins Firm as Associate

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that Anakaren Cervantes has joined our firm as an Associate in the TPA Southern California Office.

Anakaren brings experience in policy research and writing to TPA. Working closely with the State Legislature, Anakaren monitors and analyzes the effect of legislation on TPA clients. Additionally, Anakaren works with our clients to advance their local, regional and statewide funding needs.

Prior to joining TPA, Anakaren graduated from Stanford University with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Public Policy and a Master of Arts degree in Latin American Studies. At Stanford, Anakaren led several public service student groups and worked as a Diversity Associate at the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Outside of work, Anakaren enjoys reading non-fiction and fantasy novels, traveling, hiking with friends, and binge-watching her favorite shows.

Welcome aboard Anakaren!