The Latest News from TPA

Client Showcase: City of Fowler

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Fowler has retained us to provide State and Federal Legislative advocacy services.

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

Thank you, Fowler!

TPA Testifies on Behalf of City of Compton

Policy committee season is in full swing! Earlier this week, TPA Senior Associate Carlin Shelby testified on behalf of the City of Compton in support of Senator Laura Richardson’s SB 748—a bill that expands the Encampment Resolution Funding program to help cities address the growing number of people living in RVs along public roads.

SB 748 gives local governments critical tools to create and expand safe parking programs, manage abandoned or hazardous vehicles, and connect residents to shelter and housing, all while maintaining a humane, services-first approach.

TPA is proud to support solutions that empower cities like Compton to meet this crisis with care and coordination.

TPA Hosts Washington, D.C. Advocacy Trips

It’s been a busy and impactful start to 2025 in Washington, D.C. for TPA clients!

Over the past few months, TPA has proudly hosted a flurry of advocacy trips, bringing our clients face-to-face with key decision-makers on Capitol Hill. From meetings with Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff to conversations with Representatives Jim Costa, Young Kim, Derek Tran, Mike Levin, and Lou Correa, our team has been working hard to elevate local California priorities at the federal level. We are grateful to our federal team and partners for their continued dedication to strengthening communities across the state.

These visits are a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when communities and policymakers come together to build a stronger future. We are honored to help make those connections happen!

City of Newport Beach Unveils Beach Trash Interceptor

Last month, TPA had the privilege of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City of Newport Beach’s Beach Trash Interceptor project! In 2024, we worked alongside then-Senator Dave Min, Assemblymember Diane Dixon, and the City to secure the final $1.6 million in funding needed to bring this project to life.

This groundbreaking initiative will significantly reduce trash entering Newport Bay, improving the health and environment of the entire region. We are proud to have played a role in making this vision become a reality and we can’t wait to see its lasting impact!

TPA Speaks at San Diego Mesa College

As Champions for Better Communities, TPA is always excited to share knowledge and support future leaders!

Senior Grants Associate Barbarah Torres recently spoke with political science students at San Diego Mesa College about Intergovernmental Cooperation and Conflict in Transportation and Environmental Policy: Following the Grant Money. She covered key federal policy updates, how they impact grant programs, and what that means for communities.

The students brought great questions, sparking a lively discussion about the future of policy and funding. We love seeing the next generation engaged and curious about making a difference!

City of Palmdale Secures $565,895