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Tri‑City leaders weigh regional legislative program; Townsend offers $4,500/month support and unanimous goal to try a joint platform
Summary
Townsend Public Affairs presented a proposal for an ongoing La Mirinda regional advocacy effort (Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette). The firm outlined services and a proposed $4,500 monthly retainer split among the three jurisdictions. Elected officials largely expressed support but some towns requested more internal review before committing.
Townsend Public Affairs vice president Casey Elliott outlined a plan to create a La Mirinda regional legislative and funding advocacy platform and proposed a city‑shared retainer of $4,500 per month for ongoing state and federal advocacy services.
Elliott said the effort would be driven by a short list of shared priorities — suggested topics included wildfire prevention and recovery, regional transportation and insurance — and would coordinate state and federal lobbying, grant and earmark strategy, and messaging. "By collectively, you have a louder voice than you do individually," Elliott told the three councils.
The proposed services included bill tracking and positions, single‑letterhead…
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