Tripepi Smith is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the Institute for Local Government (ILG) for the 12th consecutive year as a Gold Level Partner, continuing a longstanding collaboration focused on supporting effective, ethical and transparent local governance throughout California.
As a nonprofit research affiliate of the League of California Cities, California Special Districts Association and the California State Association of Counties, ILG provides practical, impartial resources that help local officials navigate complex policy, legal and operational challenges. ILG’s work spans cities, counties and special districts, offering guidance on governance best practices, public engagement and leadership development.
“ILG plays a critical role in strengthening local government by providing timely, trusted resources that public officials rely on every day,” said ILG Executive Director Erica Manuel. “Tripepi Smith’s continued partnership reflects a shared commitment to thoughtful governance and meaningful community engagement.”
Tripepi Smith’s partnership with ILG includes ongoing sponsorship as well as collaboration on educational initiatives, communications strategy and outreach efforts. Through this work, Tripepi Smith helps amplify ILG’s resources and connect public agencies with the tools needed to support informed decision-making and effective public communication.
“ILG is one of the most trusted voices in California local government, and its work is important for helping public agencies make better decisions and improve governance,” said Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith. “Our ongoing partnership reflects Tripepi Smith’s belief that good government can be made better by access to strong insights and practical guidance. Supporting ILG reflects Tripepi Smith’s intent to be an institution of local government.”
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.


