Tripepi Smith has renewed its partnership with the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) for 2026 at the Principal Partner Level. Through the partner program, organizations can support the work of cities while engaging in educational activities, policymaking, conferences, regional meetings and networking events. Tripepi Smith has sponsored Cal Cities for over a decade.
“We value Tripepi Smith’s commitment to understanding the challenges and opportunities facing California’s cities,” said Cal Cities Deputy Executive Director Jennifer Whiting. “Their continued involvement in the Cal Cities Partner Program contributes to our ability to serve and advocate for local governments throughout the state.”
Since its founding in 1898, Cal Cities has advocated for local control through legislative action, ballot initiatives, court cases and strategic public outreach. The association provides current education and training programs for city officials and facilitates solutions to common municipal challenges.
“We are pleased to renew our partnership with Cal Cities and support its work for another year,” said Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith. “Cal Cities plays a critical role in advocating for and supporting cities across California, and we are proud to stand alongside an organization that champions effective, responsive local government.”
As a Principal Partner, Tripepi Smith supports annual Cal Cities events, including the City Managers Conference. This February, President Ryder Todd Smith, CFO Nicole Smith, Principals Katherine Griffiths, APR, Jennifer Nentwig, APR and Jennifer Vaughn, APR and Directors Alexis Brown-Gillam, Mike Egan, Christine Martin and Mark Pulone will attend the conference in Napa.
About Cal Cities
Cal Cities has been shaping the Golden State’s political landscape since the association was founded in 1898. We defend and expand local control through advocacy efforts in the Legislature, at the ballot box, in the courts, and through strategic outreach that informs and educates the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders. Cal Cities also offers education and training programs designed to teach city officials about new developments in their field and exchange solutions to common challenges facing their cities.
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.
