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Profile, Continued J <br />Funding — TPA has secured over $807 million in public funding for projects including but <br />not limited to: transportation, roadways, public safety, water infrastructure, parks, <br />affordable housing and historic preservation. TPA works with its clients through every <br />step of the funding process, starting as early as with the creation of relevant funding <br />opportunities through legislative, budget and bond proposals. TPA then works to <br />influence any legislative and regulatory processes in place to distribute and award funds. <br />In partnership with clients, TPA develops grant applications and shepherd them through <br />the agency review process and advocate aggressively <br />Diverse Expertise — TPA professionals come from a wide range of background <br />experiences and areas of expertise. The diversity of the team members allows <br />maximized creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking when implementing client <br />agendas. The advocates of TPA have strong ties to the Democratic and Republican <br />parties, the Legislature and the Administration, the political world and the real world, and <br />TPA combines all of these skills and experiences together to the benefit of clients. <br />KEY PERSONNEL <br />TPA employs a "team approach" to client service. This team approach provides "the best of <br />both worlds" in terms of advocacy: <br />Personalized and focused customer service from a dedicated client manager, similar to <br />a local or "boutique" lobbyist <br />• Extensive policy and agenda support from numerous advocates with the breadth and <br />depth only found at large government relations firms <br />Niccolo De Luca will serve as the primary Client Manager located in Oakland. He will utilize <br />an entire team of dedicated personnel with a well-rounded breadth of knowledge ensuring the <br />needs of the City are met. With this structure, the responsibilities of each team member <br />involved will vary given the specific advocacy projects within the City. <br />OT Proposal for State Legislative Advocacy Services I City of San Leandro Page 2 <br />