Tripepi Smith has been an invaluable partner in helping us convey the spirit and purpose behind our annual conference. Their recap video not only showcases the scale and success of the event but also reflects the passion and collaboration that drive California’s community choice movement forward.
– Leora Broydo Vestel, Chief Experience Officer, CalCCA
This planning process was a chance to take a step back and look at the big picture for Westminster’s future. Hearing the perspectives of the City Council in a standardized format ensures our City Staff are aligned with the Council’s priorities. TSTS converted thoughtful conversation into clear, actionable goals that will shape our work over the next three years.
– Christine Cordon, City Manager, City of Westminster
The support from Tripepi Smith’s team was invaluable to making our State of the City event a huge success. From the video production leading up to the event to the day-of assistance, the team’s attention to detail and expertise in State of the City productions allowed us to fully focus on delivering our messages to the community.
– Geoff Spencer, Principal Management Analyst, City of Yorba Linda
The annual conference is the heartbeat of our association, bringing together leaders who drive municipal revenue forward. We’re proud to have Tripepi Smith as a valued sponsor and member, whose expertise significantly contributes to the strength of CMRTA.
– Ricky Hawblitzel, President, CMRTA
We are fortunate to have Tripepi Smith as a trusted partner. Their expertise in local government communications has been an invaluable asset; we’ve seen firsthand the positive impact of their collaboration.
– Olga Berdial, Communications Director, California JPIA
Tripepi Smith brought tremendous creativity and professionalism to the Downtown Orinda branding project. Their team listened closely to our vision and crafted logos that truly capture the spirit of our community.
– Linda Smith, City Manager, City of Orinda
CalChoice’s Power Choice CARE program is a key addition to our program offerings, providing access to clean energy for families who need it most. Tripepi Smith’s expertise in the local community choice aggregation space and webpage development helped us create a webpage that matches the program’s mission of making sustainable energy accessible and affordable for income-qualified households.
– Rob Johnson, Interim CEO, CalChoice
Tripepi Smith played a key role in helping us turn numbers into a narrative. The Budget at a Glance gives our residents a clear picture of how resources are invested and how those investments reflect the goals our community helped identify.
– Arabo Parseghian, Assistant City Manager, City of La Cañada Flintridge
La Cañada Flintridge thrives because of the dedication to this community by its residents, City Council and staff. This strategic plan reflects the values and priorities of our community while setting a thoughtful course for the years ahead. With TSTS’s guidance, we now have a roadmap that will help us strengthen what makes LCF unique and ensure we continue delivering exceptional service to our residents.
– Dan Jordan, City Manager, City of La Cañada Flintridge
This project is part of our broader effort to modernize our digital presence, better serve the community and be ADA compliant while having an accessible website. Tripepi Smith delivered an intuitive, professional website that reflects our goals and makes it easier for the public to access important information.
– Vince Lucchesi, General Manager, Patterson Irrigation District
Being a city that maintains and operates a water utility, it is imperative that Lomita clearly and effectively deliver important information about our water quality to our residents. Tripepi Smith has been an excellent partner in helping us communicate complex information in a way that is high quality, accessible and engaging.
– Andrew Vialpando, City Manager, City of Lomita
From customer notices to agency letters, our letterhead is a key part of how we represent Apple Valley Choice Energy. Tripepi Smith delivered a clean, versatile design that reflects who we are – locally grounded, forward-thinking and community-driven.
– Pamela Quick, Special Project Manager, Apple Valley Choice Energy
Transparency and community trust are at the core of our financial operations and communications. Tripepi Smith took those principles to heart and delivered a beautifully designed Budget in Brief that helps residents learn how our budget fuels the services and priorities that matter most. It’s exactly what I envisioned.
– Jemelyn Cruz, Finance Director, City of American Canyon
We want our residents to understand the many steps we take to test and treat their drinking water — and to feel confident in its safety. Tripepi Smith helped us distill complex information into important insights for our water customers, providing a behind-the-scenes look at our processes. With their leadership and direction, we were able to completely transform our approach.
– Norman Woods, Assistant Director of Public Works, City of American Canyon
Jurupa Valley is proud to support our residents with resources that make a meaningful impact on their daily lives. Through our collaboration with Tripepi Smith, we were able to promote program participation among eligible residents and celebrate the grant funding from the State.
– Cynthia Alcaraz, MORE Program Coordinator, City of Jurupa Valley
It is incredibly exciting to have a project we were all so passionate about get recognized. We are happy to be sharing our wonderful Golf Resort with a wider audience. Tripepi Smith’s videography team provides the highest quality of service. They made our vision come to life.
– Dr. Chris Freeland, City Manager, City of Indian Wells
TSTS provided a thoughtful and engaging training that helped us invest directly in the growth of our team. Their guidance empowered staff to better understand how to represent themselves and the City with confidence, professionalism and purpose.
– Kristen Nelson, Administrative Services Manager, City of Indian Wells
Our goal was to create a resource that could both inform and engage our residents by making budget information more accessible. Tripepi Smith delivered a great product that tells the City’s financial story in a clear, compelling way. It is not only a Budget in Brief, but an engaging communication tool.
– Selina Andrews, Director of Finance, City of Salinas
We appreciated Tripepi Smith’s collaborative approach and attention to detail. Their team brought a high level of expertise and professionalism that helped us reimagine our website with our residents, visitors and businesses in mind.
– Patrick Martinez, City Manager, City of Needles
Educating Suisun City residents on how to practice safe fireworks use and abide by local regulations is part of our duty to protect and serve the community. Knowing Tripepi Smith’s track record with creating engaging, accessible video content, we trusted their team to help us deliver this critical message.
– Jose Colin, Fire Marshal, Suisun City Fire Department
These videos capture what words alone cannot, the progress and resilience that fill BCC’s halls every day. Tripepi Smith truly conveyed the heart of who we are and why our work matters.
– Sarah Orth, Chief Executive Officer, Blind Children’s Center
The Annual Report documents our Police Department’s accomplishments, celebrates our achievements and keeps our community informed. Tripepi Smith has been a valuable partner across several Town projects, and we appreciate their support in consistently delivering materials that are clear, polished and community-focused.
– Steve McCulley, Police Chief, Town of Atherton
We wanted a logo that not only celebrates our 10-year milestone but also reflects the values that have guided LE from inception. Tripepi Smith’s collaborative approach helped us create a visual identity that connects our past to our visionary and innovative future.
– Cindy Valdivia, Programs Analyst, Lancaster Energy
With the growing number of projects and events taking place in Indian Wells, we made the choice to provide our residents with a more frequent source of local news. Staying connected helps ensure residents remain informed, engaged and proud of what’s happening in their community. Tripepi Smith has been a valuable partner in evolving our outreach efforts, and this new, visually engaging newsletter gives residents quick access to the latest developments in our City.
– Chris Freeland, City Manager, City of Indian Wells
The City of Atascadero has made investments in our street infrastructure that have dramatically improved our road conditions. Sustaining that progress required voter approval to extend a sales tax measure that was set to expire. 70% of voters chose to continue investing in their community. Tripepi Smith was an important partner for our efforts to ensure our residents fully understood their options on the ballot and how their choices could affect the future of our community investments. The firm’s experience with the ballot measure process provided helpful insights to our team at city hall.
– James Lewis, City Manager, City of Atascadero


