MMASC appreciates Tripepi Smith’s continued commitment to supporting city managers and local government leaders in Southern California. Their engagement reflects a shared focus on collaboration, leadership development and effective municipal management. We value long-term partners like Tripepi Smith who have provided over a decade of support to MMASC.
– Joseph Cisnernos, President, MMASC
Educating residents about a sales tax measure within a Texas Emergency Services District requires a careful, compliant approach. Tripepi Smith developed clear, voter-focused messaging aligned with state regulations and executed a targeted digital and social media strategy that significantly expanded voter reach, supported by an effective print campaign. Throughout the process, their experienced team worked closely with district leadership to deliver high-quality communications and strategic support that helped inform the community and contribute to a successful outcome.
– Tom Manning, District Manager, Ellis County ESD 2
Tripepi Smith has been a valued partner of CAPIO, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing excellence in public agency communications and supporting our community of PIO’s. Their continued support strengthens our professional community and affirms the importance of effective, transparent communication in serving California’s communities.
– Brie Anne Coleman, President, CAPIO
MMANC supports government management professionals with ideas, professional inspiration and an environment to learn from one another, and doing so would not be possible without our partners like Tripepi Smith. Tripepi Smith’s continued support of MMANC for over a decade reflects our shared values and commitment to supporting our members with resources and career tools that help our members better deliver for the communities they serve.
– Stacie Marchetti, President, MMANC
ICA is committed to providing member cities with timely information and reliable online resources to better serve their communities. Our website is a key communication platform, and Tripepi Smith’s website expertise helped make this transition seamless and positioned us well to support our members.
– Courtney Torres, Executive Director, Independent Cities Association
CIIS has long been a leader in transformative education, offering programs that blend different practice areas and topics into courses that prepare students to make a meaningful impact in the world. Partnering with Tripepi Smith helps us communicate that effectively, and we are grateful for their expertise in guiding our community engagement and outreach efforts.
– Evan Rutter, Principal, EJR Education Consulting
The Downtown Loop is a major investment in our City’s future and will transform how residents and visitors experience downtown. We remain committed to providing clear, accessible information throughout this process and ensuring our businesses feel supported during construction. The early engagement work supported by Tripepi Smith has set us up for success.
– Jon Amundson, City Manager, City of Richland
With these programs, time is of the essence. The Tripepi Smith team did an excellent job at delivering high-quality content, materials and support quickly, helping us ensure our customers have the best chance to take advantage of this funding opportunity.
– Greg Wade, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Energy Alliance
Passing Measure JJ was a crucial part of upholding our community’s vision for thoughtful growth and preservation. The team did a great job of bringing engagement and support to the matter. The APA award is the cherry on top. We’re thrilled with the outcome of this partnership with Tripepi Smith.
– Nate Farnsworth, Community Development Director, City of Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda’s outreach to the community around this complex planning process transformed what had been a divisive topic into a shared community vision. Our resident collaboration helped us navigate through a ballot measure that met state mandates while preserving the local character and values that define Yorba Linda. The scope and impact of Tripepi Smith’s outreach was truly impressive. They were a side-by-side partner with the City of Yorba Linda throughout the process and brought innovative ideas and a deep commitment to the project that made it a huge success.
– Nate Farnsworth, Community Development Director, City of Yorba Linda
Through these guides, our police department is equipping residents and business owners with information that can help enhance public safety for everyone. The collaboration with Tripepi Smith helped us deliver visually appealing, easy-to-use guides that will help advance our goals for a safe and connected Costa Mesa community.
– Roxi Fyad, Public Affairs Manager, Costa Mesa Police Department
Ask Rose was not just about launching a chatbot; it was about transforming how we serve our community. Tripepi Smith’s team helped us bring that vision to life.
– Kevin Woodhouse, City Manager, City of Pacifica
We’re grateful for the partnership with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions throughout this process. Their thoughtful approach and understanding of our Team RC culture helped us identify candidates who not only had the right experience, but also shared our values. We’re excited to welcome Ashton, whose leadership aligns perfectly with Rancho Cucamonga’s mission and community spirit.
Tripepi Smith has helped us reach residents with clear, engaging messages about our energy programs. We appreciate the team’s support and look forward to another successful year together.
– Steve Carmona, City Manager, City of Pico Rivera
Tripepi Smith has been able to showcase the distinct qualities that make each finalist stand out. Their professionalism and creativity have helped us to honor the individuals who are advancing risk management practices within our member agencies.
– Olga Berdial, Communications Director, California JPIA
Tripepi Smith brought a deep understanding of SB 1383 and a proven record of supporting other cities in communicating its complexities to the public. They took our vision and translated it into accessible, visually engaging materials that are helping us meet our outreach goals and compliance needs.
– Susan Shaker, Senior Management Analyst, City of Chino Hills
Jurupa Community Services District provides numerous services outside of water and wastewater, including parks and recreation, graffiti and streetlights. As our homepage says, ‘We Take Care of It All.’ Our redesigned website needed to not only encompass all of our services and programs but also display them in a way our community finds easily accessible and understandable. The Tripepi Smith team did a great job exceeding our expectations. They cared about building an impactful website just as much as we did.
– Arman Tarzi, Director of Government & Public Affairs, Juurpa Community Services District
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


