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Gardena council renews $84,000 contract with Townsend Public Affairs amid council questions
Summary
The Gardena City Council approved a one-year renewal with Townsend Public Affairs Inc. for legislative advocacy and grant funding services for $84,000, 4-1. Council members debated the value of outside lobbying and asked for regular progress updates.
The Gardena City Council voted 4-1 to approve a one-year agreement with Townsend Public Affairs Inc. (TPA) to provide legislative advocacy and grant-funding services for $84,000 from the general fund.
Townsend representatives and city staff told the council the firm has worked with Gardena since March 2022 and helped the city win state and federal funding for several priority projects. “We’ve had a three‑year run…we’re really proud to say that we’ve secured over $12,000,000 in state and federal funding for the city,” Mr. DeLuca, senior manager for Townsend Public Affairs, said during the presentation. DeLuca…
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