The Latest News from TPA

City of Santa Ana Awarded $1 Million Grant for Park and Soccer Field Renovations

TPA congratulates the City of Santa Ana (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $1 million from the California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

The proceeds from this grant will be used to renovate the Santa Anita Park and Soccer Field.

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.

Congratulations Santa Ana!

City of Pismo Beach

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Pismo Beach has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy and grant funding 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 legacy.

Thank you, Pismo Beach!

City of Reedley Awarded $208,050 Grant to Rehabilitate the Luke Trimble Pool Property

TPA congratulates the City of Reedley (a TPA client) for being awarded a Housing-Related Parks Program Grant in the amount of $208,050 from the Department of Housing and Community Development.

The proceeds from this grant will be used to rehabilitate and refurbish the Luke Trimble Pool Property.

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 TPA Senior Associate Sharon Gonsalves to ensure a successful grant application.

Congratulations, Reedley!

City of Laguna Beach

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Laguna Beach 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, Laguna Beach!

Chelsea Vongehr Promoted to Senior Associate

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. is proud to announce that Chelsea Vongehr has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate, serving in the TPA Southern California Office and the TPA Central California Office.

Chelsea manages a portfolio of several local public agency clients located throughout California, including cities, K-12 school districts, and community college districts, as well as non-profit organizations. She also spearheads the business development efforts of the company.

Since joining TPA in 2014, Chelsea has honed her policy expertise in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. She has also worked on a variety of other federal, state, and local policy issues, including transit, energy efficiency, cultural resources, and local governance. Chelsea has been responsible for securing millions in competitive grant funds for TPA clients.

A Central Valley native, Chelsea grew up in Fresno and attended Fresno Pacific University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and Vocal Performance. Outside of work, Chelsea is a solo vocalist and an avid swimmer.

Congratulations TPA Senior Associate Chelsea Vongehr!

City of Moreno Valley

TPA is proud and honored to announce that we have been retained by the City of Moreno Valley to provide state and federal grant funding services.

We look forward to helping the City pursue its mission to transform into a mature community that offers its residents and businesses an unsurpassed quality of life featuring abundant recreation, desirable private and public services, varied residential living choices, and well-paying employment opportunities.

Thank you, Moreno Valley!