California’s Clean Energy Future in the Era of the “New Abnormal”

Southern California Edison released a strategic vision, known as “The Clean Power and Electrification Pathway,” to help the state meet its goals. Read more »
2019 ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR PHOTOS

The California Contract Cities Association’s (CCCA) 60th Annual Municipal Seminar was held at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa May 16-19, 2019. This years conference focused on the importance of embracing change and uniting communities. Read more »
Municipal Management Association of Northern California’s 2019 Women’s Leadership Summit

This year co-chairs Jessica Kahn, City Engineer, City of Monte Sereno, and Kurry Foley, Administrative Services Manager, City of San Leandro, created a fantastic lineup of speakers who are leaders in planning, transportation and transit, including the first female director of transit for SFMTA, engineering, parks, community and economic development and education. Read more »
Putting the Choice in Community Choice Aggregation

Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is all the rage in LA County cities these days. Likely inspired by the County’s launch of a CCA Joint Powers Authority (Los Angeles Community Choice Energy) program and a string of presentations, LA County cities have been actively evaluating CCA. Read more »
Connecting City Leaders with Innovative Ideas

Civic Business Journal helps highlight creative solutions to the challenges facing the modern city in California. Read more »

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Skylar Hunter Joins Tripepi Smith

Posted by Sara Appel on July 18, 2019

Tripepi Smith welcomes Skylar Hunter as a new business analyst to the team. A former Public Relations Specialist with the City of Lake Forest, Skylar brings his experience working in a public agency combined with his creative talents in areas of graphic design and audio/video production. Read more »
Applications open for 2019 NFCM Seminar

Posted by Jon Barilone on July 18, 2019

Apply for the CCMF 2019 New and Future City Managers Seminar by Friday, August 9. The seminar will be in November in Newport Beach. Read more »
Raymond James Continues California Expansion, Adds José Vera to Local Government Finance Practice

Posted by Sara Appel on July 9, 2019

Raymond James is continuing to expand its public finance capabilities in California by hiring local government banker José Vera. Read more »
ADA Web Accessibility Litigation is on the Rise

Posted by Sara Appel on July 3, 2019

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority has partnered with Traci I. Park and Stephanie Gutirrez of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, to share the following information about increasing litigation associated with Americans with Disability Act web accessibility. Read more »
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Appoints Marshall Goodman to Executive Committee

Posted by Sara Appel on July 1, 2019

Marshall Goodman, mayor of the City of La Palma, was appointed to the Executive Committee of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority on April 24, 2019. Read more »
An Executive Interview with Retired City Manager Mike Egan

Posted by Jon Barilone on June 17, 2019

Michael Egan is an accomplished local government executive with nearly 30 years of experience capped with 20 years of City Manager responsibilities in the cities of Bellflower and Norwalk. During his tenure as City Manager, he was active in regional governance and local government-affiliated groups. Read more »
City of Pomona Joins CalChoice

Posted by Sara Appel on June 17, 2019

Pomona has accepted a resolution to join CalChoice as an associate member Read more »
Sara Madsen Joins Team Tripepi Smith

Posted by Sara Appel on June 14, 2019

Tripepi Smith has gained a new full-time junior business analyst and graphic designer in Sara Madsen, effective June 14, 2019. Her work with the marketing-technology-public affairs firm was initially focused on market intelligence and graphic design projects. Read more »
Tripepi Smith Adds Maheen Surani to Team

Posted by Sara Appel on June 13, 2019

Tripepi Smith has gained a new full-time junior business analyst in Maheen Surani, effective June 13, 2019. Maheen comes to Tripepi Smith with a marketing and communications background from Robert Half paired with prior experience working in local government. Read more »
CalChoice to Present at The Business of Local Energy Symposium

Posted by Sara Appel on June 11, 2019

California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) Director of Procurement and Regulatory Cathy DeFalco has been invited to address Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) experts and leaders from across California at The Business of Local Energy Symposium, June 20-21 in Irvine. Read more »

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