The Latest News from TPA

City of Berkeley

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

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

Thank you, Berkeley!

City of Carson

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Carson has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy 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, Carson!

City of Buena Park

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Buena Park has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant funding 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, Buena Park!

City of Fullerton Awarded $1 Million Grant to Acquire and Preserve Open Space in West Coyote Hills

TPA congratulates the City of Fullerton (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $1 million from the California Urban Rivers Grant Program administered by the California Natural Resources Agency. The proceeds from this grant will be used to acquire and preserve open space in West Coyote Hills.

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

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by City staff to ensure a successful grant application.

And thank you as well to TPA Southern California Director Cori Williams for her assistance in advocating for this application.

Congratulations Fullerton!

City of Huron

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Huron has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant funding 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, Huron!

Richard Harmon Promoted to Senior Director

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. is proud to announce that Richard Harmon has been promoted to the position of Senior Director of the TPA Central California Office.

Richard leads a team that manages a portfolio of over 30 clients, including cities, counties, water agencies, transit districts, school districts, and non-profit organizations throughout California, including the Central Valley, Central Coast, Imperial Valley, and Inland Empire, as well as in the Counties of Los Angeles and San Diego.

Since joining TPA in 2011, Richard has provided expertise in a variety of local, state, and federal government policy sectors, especially regarding transportation planning and infrastructure (including the State Transportation Agency, California Transportation Commission, and Caltrans). His experience also extends to the policy sectors of public safety, parks and recreation, local governance, and water resources. Furthermore, Richard has been responsible for securing millions in competitive grant funds for TPA local public agency clients.

Prior to joining TPA, Richard served as the Deputy Director at Caltrans for Legislative and Local Government Affairs. As the Governor Schwarzenegger-appointed liaison between the Administration and Congress and the State Legislature on transportation-related issues, Richard made policy recommendations and provided committee testimony on pending legislation.

Richard also served as the interim Caltrans District 10 Director, where he was responsible for the administration and operation of the department’s programs that serviced Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and several mountain counties. At that time, the district had nearly 600 employees, an annual budget of over $72 million, and approximately $3 billion in active transportation projects.

Prior to Caltrans, Richard served as the Chief of Staff for Assembly Member Bonnie Garcia, where he was responsible for the management of all aspects of the legislator’s Capitol and District Offices, including legislation, committee staffing, and media relations.

Richard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business and a Master’s of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, San Diego.

Richard is a founding board member of the Sacramento Chapter of Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT).

Congratulations TPA Senior Director Richard Harmon!