MMASC 2019 Women’s Leadership Summit Photos

This year’s 2019 Women’s Leadership Summit was co-hosted with Women Leading Government and included their L.A. County Roundtable breakout sessions as part of the one-day mini conference. Read more »
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 »
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Tripepi Smith Renews Sponsorship with CCMF

Posted by Blair Welch on September 20, 2019

Tripepi Smith enters its 9th consecutive year of CCMF sponsorship. Read more »
CalChoice to Complete Community Choice Aggregation Study for the City of Santa Barbara

Posted by Sara Appel on September 17, 2019

The City of Santa Barbara has partnered with California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) to complete a study that will determine whether a community choice aggregation (CCA) program in the City would be successful. Read more »
Executive Interview with Ken Striplin, President of CCMF

Posted by Sara Appel on September 16, 2019

President of CCMF, Ken Striplin, became a City Manager for the City of Santa Clarita in 2012. He has been working with the City of Santa Clarita since 1995, playing an integral role in both the organizational and fiscal aspects of the city’s success. He has continued this work at CCMF, and has high hopes for the organization’s goals and future. We asked him to talk a little more about his career, as well as the successes and challenges that CCMF is facing today. Read more »
Tripepi Smith Attends MMASC Summer Session

Posted by Blair Welch on September 13, 2019

Tripepi Smith, a marketing, technology, and public affairs firm, headed to the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) Summer Session on August 8 at the Fullerton Community Center in Fullerton, CA. Read more »
AWI 10th Annual Conference is Coming to Marina del Rey

Posted by Blair Welch on September 12, 2019

The AWI 10th Annual Conference is coming to Marina del Rey. The conference will be taking place from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. Read more »
The California Public Utilities Commission Selects Marybel Batjer as New President

Posted by Sara Appel on September 10, 2019

On Friday, August 16, during a formal oath-of-office ceremony, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) welcomed a new president: Marybel Batjer. Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Batjer as CPUC president on Friday, July 12. Read more »
Tripepi Smith Adds Staff, Expands Footprint

Posted by civicbusjourna on September 9, 2019

The team at Tripepi Smith has officially added three new full time employees, effective August 28, 2019. The Orange County-based marketing, technology, and public affairs firm now boasts 18 employees with a wide array of skills and strengths. Read more »
Interview with “Newgotiation” Co-Author Frank V. Zerunyan

Posted by Sara Appel on September 5, 2019

‘”Newgotiation” For Public Administration Professionals’ co-author Frank V. Zerunyan sits down with CBJ to talk about what went in to writing this book, and what readers can get out of it. Read more »
Executive Interview with Dane Hutchings, Director, Government Affairs for Renne Public Policy Group

Posted by Sara Appel on September 5, 2019

For over a decade, Dane Hutchings has been advocating for the best interests of both public and private entities. He is a seasoned legislative advocate and political strategist with a keen understanding of the California political process and landscape. Read more »
California JPIA Holds Annual Public Works Academy

Posted by Sara Appel on September 2, 2019

“My perception and understanding of risk exposures in public works have been broadened,” said City of Norwalk Public Works Manager Juan Martinez about the California Joint Power Insurance Authority’s Public Works Academy, held in June. Read more »

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