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Since inception in 1998, TPA has provided customized advocacy for over 55 cities <br />through the State of California. The menu of services TPA provides for cities of all sizes <br />includes, but is not limited to, regulatory assistance, legislative service, grant and funding <br />advocacy and policy consultation. TPA's proven advocacy methods have generated over $807 <br />million in funding for clients along with significant legislative victories. The passage of measures <br />spans a variety of subject areas that include air quality, arts and culture, economic and <br />workforce development, education, housing, local government, recreation, public safety, <br />renewable energy, transportation and water. <br />TPA has a reputation in Sacramento for delivering needed state dollars during the challenging <br />economic times and successfully passing or amending legislation that municipal clients highlight <br />as priorities. TPA's partnership with cities such as Oakland, Emeryville, Hayward, and San <br />Pablo brings forward TPA's best attributes and showcases diverse and extensive legislative and <br />funding wins for California's larger urban cities. The goal, similar to what TPA has already <br />achieved for our clients, is to expand San Leandro's leadership in the State arena and ensure <br />that officials know about the pressing needs of the City and can share in your successes. <br />TPA has adapted in recent years to tackle the shifting political climate by adjusting our State <br />strategies to position clients for continued success. By reaching out to our extensive network in <br />the Administration and both the Assembly and the Senate, we pride ourselves on bringing to our <br />clients the most up-to-date information on State legislative and regulatory activities. Because an <br />office serves its constituents in the district and in Sacramento, TPA bridges the gaps in <br />communication and coordinates staff from both offices to focus on priorities and difficulties that <br />arise. TPA's strong relationships with senior professional staff provide a two-way dialogue <br />allowing TPA clients access to voice their concerns and provide factual information on <br />developing and proposed legislation. <br />The many successes TPA has achieved for the other cities in the Bay Area is an example of the <br />type of balanced and comprehensive service that TPA would provide for the City of San <br />Leandro. As an extension of your staff, we would organize legislative trips to Sacramento for <br />the Mayor, Council Members, and/or City Manager to engage first-hand with State <br />Administrators. These efforts combined with tactical and consistent follow-up would <br />undoubtedly lead to the notable State achievements San Leandro deserves. <br />0 Proposal for State Legislative Advocacy Services I City of San Leandro Page 10 <br />