The Latest News from TPA

TPA Again Ranks as Top Ten Lobbying Firm in California

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 (9^th) largest advocacy firm in California, in terms of revenue received for the first quarter of 2018.

TPA is proud to serve public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout California on key policy issues and grant funding opportunities, and has secured over $1.2 billion in competitive funds for our clients. For more information about our complete menu of services and how we can help your organization, please contact Claire Alex at calex@townsendpa.com.

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City of Moreno Valley Awarded $16.8 Million Grant for Truck Safety and Efficiency Project

TPA congratulates the City of Moreno Valley (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $16.8 million from the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program administered by the California Transportation Commission.

The City will use these funds for the SoCal Freight Gateway: SR-60 Truck Safety and Efficiency Project – Phase 1A. This project addresses major freight mobility constraints along one of the nation’s busiest trade corridors – which carries goods moving through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as goods moving in and out of Mexico. Planned improvements along this corridor will support the safe and efficient movement of goods and people. In addition, the improvements to freight infrastructure will improve reliability, reducing cargo delays, and improve access to jobs.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to transform their young City into a mature community that offers its residents and businesses an unsurpassed quality of life.

It is also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by TPA Senior Director Richard Harmon to ensure a successful grant application.

Congratulations Richard, and congratulations Moreno Valley!

City of Santa Ana

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

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

Thank you, Santa Ana!

Kings Canyon Unified School District Awarded $381,457 Grant For Clean Air Buses

TPA congratulates Kings Canyon Unified School District (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $381,457 from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant Program administered by the Fresno Council of Governments.

The District, which serves the largest school district transportation area in the state (from the Central Valley to Kings Canyon National Park) will use the funds awarded to replace two older school buses with two new clean air buses.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the District to provide a broad spectrum of educational programs and co-curricular activities for all students so that they may attain their highest potential.

City of Huntington Beach

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Huntington Beach 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 ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Huntington Beach!

Merced Union High School District Awarded $225,000 Grant to Support Homeless Students

TPA congratulates Merced Union High School District (a TPA client) for being awarded a $225,000 grant from the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant Program of the California Department of Education.

The proceeds of this grant will be used to fund the first three years of an expanded program that provides support services to its over 1,000 homeless students. The funded program will provide outreach services to homeless students and parents; training to District staff; and will ensure that enrolled homeless children remain in class and on track to graduation.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the District leadership to support all students to acquire the skills necessary to develop and follow their postsecondary dreams.

It is also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by TPA Associate Johannus Reijnders to ensure a successful grant application.

Congratulations Johan, and congratulations Merced Union High School District!