The Latest News from TPA

TPA Volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

Members of TPA’s southern California team were honored to volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County last week! The team had a rewarding day harvesting fruits and vegetables that will be provided to residents and families around Orange County, helping support Second Harvest’s mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health.

Thank you, Second Harvest Food Bank, for all of the incredible work you do and the positive impact your team has on the community! TPA is looking forward to working together again in the future. #TPAGivesBack

TPA Sponsors SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly

TPA was honored to sponsor and attend the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2025 Regional Conference and General Assembly to celebrate its 60th Anniversary!

TPA Associates Jacob Leischner and Ryan McCarthy, pictured with SCAG President Cindy Allen (Council Member, City of Long Beach), represented TPA at the conference, which brought together state and local elected officials, business and civic leaders, local government staff, and key industry stakeholders to engage in critical conversations and discuss how we can work together to make Southern California a stronger and more resilient region.

The presentations and panels highlighted a number of important policy areas, including mobility, housing and communities, the environment, the economy, and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Congratulations to SCAG for another great event and best wishes for continued success!

TPA Hosts Webinar with CALCOG and the SGVCOG

Last week, TPA teamed up with the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for an insightful webinar on efforts to modernize the Brown Act and what these changes could mean for public agencies across California.

TPA Senior Associate Carly Shelby broke down the pending legislation, shared key takeaways for local agencies, and provided exclusive updates from inside the Capitol.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us – we hope you found it valuable!

Missed the webinar? No problem! Click the link below to watch the full recording and stay informed on this important issue.

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TPA Ranked as a Top Five California Lobbying Firm

Townsend Public Affairs is proud to share that we have been ranked among the top five lobbying firms in California for the FIRST time in our firm’s history!

The Secretary of State officially reported TPA as the 5th largest advocacy firm in the state in terms of revenue received and reported during the first quarter of the 2025–2026 Legislative Session. This incredible milestone is a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust our clients place in us.

For over 26 years, TPA has been honored to provide legislative advocacy and grant writing services to public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout California. Our team has helped shepherd more than 150 legislative proposals into law and secured over $3.2 billion in competitive funding to support projects that strengthen communities across the state.

We are deeply grateful to our clients, partners, and advocates for their continued collaboration. This achievement reflects not only TPA’s commitment to being a Champion for Better Communities, but also the collective impact of those who are dedicated to promoting and protecting the priorities of Californians.

To learn more about our work and how we can support your goals, please contact Olivia Raymond at ORaymond@TownsendPA.com. We look forward to continuing to transform visions into legacies!

City of Palmdale Secures $2,000,000

We are thrilled to announce that TPA has successfully secured $2,000,000 in competitive funding in partnership with the City of Palmdale through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District‘s Park Land Acquisition Competitive grant program!

This transformative funding will support the City’s acquisition of 125 acres of undeveloped land in the Barrel Springs and Tejon Park area to provide a critical habitat and recreation area. The project will enhance public access to open space while preserving the region’s natural landscape for future generations.

At TPA, we are proud to champion initiatives that improve and strengthen California communities. This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to enhance the quality of life for its residents by partnering with them to create a safe and enjoyable living and working environment.

Once again, congratulations, Palmdale, and thank you to everyone that was involved in this success!

Client Showcase: Filoli

TPA is honored to announce that Filoli has asked our firm to continue to provide State and Federal Legislative Advocacy services to protect and promote its priorities in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

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

Thank you, Filoli!