Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

TPA was absolutely thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Whitaker Park, a new cornerstone of community life in the City of Buena Park, earlier this month! TPA was honored to secure $3,190,543 from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, to transform this vision into a reality. This project has transformed Whitaker Park into a vibrant space featuring new recreational facilities, enhanced green spaces, and amenities designed for everyone—families, kids, and seniors alike. From playgrounds and picnic areas to sports courts and walking trails, this park is a place where the community can come together, stay active, and create lasting memories. Congratulations to all involved in turning this project into a thriving community asset! TPA is proud to have secured critical funding for the City's project and we are excited to continue to dedicate ourselves to improving communities across California.

We are thrilled that Director Eric O'Donnell will be representing Townsend Public Affairs at the 2024 Urban Water Institute, Inc. Annual Conference in San Diego this week! Eric will be sharing his insights on a panel discussing key water policy and funding issues that impact communities across California. We’re proud to have him at the forefront of these important conversations as we continue our work advocating for sustainable and innovative water solutions. Attending the conference? Don’t miss Eric’s panel on Thursday, August 22nd from 10:50am-12:05pm and be sure to stop by to connect with him and learn more about how we’re helping communities thrive!

TPA is excited to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Port of Los Angeles High School! Two decades of excellence in education, driven by a mission to empower students and build brighter futures. We’re especially proud to celebrate this milestone as it highlights the lasting impact of Camilla Townsend, the school’s founder and current Board Trustee—and mother of TPA Founder and President, Christopher Townsend! Under Camilla's leadership, POLAHS has grown into a beacon of academic achievement and community engagement in the San Pedro area. Her dedication to education and commitment to building strong communities continue to inspire our team's work every day. Here’s to 20 years of transforming young lives and shaping the future—thank you, POLAHS, for your enduring legacy!

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 seventh (7th) largest advocacy firm in California, in terms of revenue received and reported for the sixth quarter of the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. TPA is honored to provide legislative advocacy and grant writing services to public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. Over the past 25 years, our dedicated team of legislative and funding advocates has worked diligently to shepherd over 150 legislative proposals into law and secure more than $3.1 billion in competitive funding for our clients. This achievement is a testament to TPA’s commitment to be a Champion for Better Communities, as well as to our clients’ dedication to protect and promote the priorities of Californians. Congratulations to all! If you would like to learn more about TPA and our team, please contact Olivia Raymond at ORaymond@TownsendPA.com. As we look forward, we are excited to continue transforming our clients’ visions into legacies!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Paso Robles has asked our firm to continue to provide California and Federal Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing services to protect and promote its agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform its vision into a legacy. Thank you, Paso Robles!

TPA is honored to announce that Valley Sanitary District (VSD) has asked our firm to continue to provide California Legislative Advocacy services to protect and promote its agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to help transform its vision into a legacy. Thank you, VSD!

Earlier in July, the Townsend Public Affairs team gathered for an amazing team bonding event at "Kitchen on Fire" in a wonderful client city, the City of Oakland! From cooking up delicious dishes to strengthening our connections, it was a fantastic way to fuel our passion for championing better communities and transforming visions into legacies. We had an absolute blast and we are so thankful for our entire team's commitment to strengthening California communities! 🍳 🔥

TPA is honored to announce that we have been retained by the City of Orinda to provide California and Federal Advocacy services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform its vision into a legacy. Thank you, Orinda!

💥 TPA is absolutely THRILLED to celebrate this monumental grant achievement on behalf of Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT)! 💥 Working alongside SacRT, TPA has helped secure $76,847,678 in competitive funding from the Low or No Emissions Grant Program administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This significant funding, which is the third highest award in this major grant category across the nation, will enable SacRT to acquire 29 hydrogen fuel cell buses, modernize their bus maintenance facility at McClellan Business Park, and launch a comprehensive workforce development program. This initiative is a critical step towards SacRT's goal of converting its entire bus fleet to zero emissions by 2040, improving air quality and service reliability in Sacramento. Additionally, SacRT has secured local funding, bringing the total project amount to approximately $102 million. This project will lead to the construction of the first hydrogen fueling facility in the capital region, benefiting disadvantaged communities in northern Sacramento by 2028. A huge congratulations to the SacRT team for their dedication and hard work. We would also like to thank TPA Director Eric Thronson for all of his hard work on this project! We are honored to support SacRT in its mission to be a leader in California mobility.

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Agoura Hills has asked our firm to continue to provide State and Federal Advocacy and Grant Writing services to protect and promote its agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform its vision into a legacy. Thank you, Agoura Hills!