Tripepi Smith is returning to Washington for the Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA) Summer Conference in Wenatchee, WA August 13-16, 2024. Representing the team is President Ryder Todd Smith and Senior Business Analyst Sydni Overly. Read more »

The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) announced that NHA Advisors has renewed its support of the California city management community as a 2024-25 CCMF Corporate Benefactor Sponsor. Read more »

Each July marks National Park and Recreation Month. This year’s theme, “Where You Belong,” celebrates how parks and recreation foster community belonging through inclusive programming and essential services for all ages and abilities. Read more »

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) is happy to announce the addition of Foothill Transit to the Authority’s Primary Liability and Workers’ Compensation programs, effective July 1, 2024. Read more »

You are preparing a report for an upcoming meeting when a challenging visitor arrives at your facility’s public counter. The visitor records the encounter with their phone and asks questions such as, “What’s your name?” What’s your job title? What are you working on?” while trying to hover over the computer monitor to view what you are drafting. “What’s in that area over there?” they say as they try to open a swinging half door that leads to employee office spaces. What would you do? Read more »

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) congratulates Administrative Assistant Denise Covell, who celebrated her milestone 10th anniversary in July. Read more »

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) recognizes the City of Lomita, which celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year. A significant development in what would eventually become the City of Lomita began in 1907 when the W. I. Hollingsworth Company purchased a seven-square-mile tract of land to develop. Soon after, roads were built, wells were dug, a school was formed, and early businesses began. An unexpected oil discovery in 1923 transformed Lomita, significantly increasing property values and dedicating much of the land to the oil industry. Some of the original tract of land was also purchased by the Los Angeles Board of Education and annexed by neighboring cities. By the time Lomita was incorporated in 1964, it was a 1.87-square-mile city. Since then, Lomita has grown into a vibrant community known for its rich history, welcoming residents, and strong community spirit. To commemorate this milestone, the city has organized a series of events that bring the community together in celebration and highlight the city’s unique charm. “On behalf of my City Council colleagues and our hard-working employees, I thank the California JPIA for their ongoing support,” says Mayor Pro-Tem and JPIA Executive Committee member Mark Waronek. “For the last 60 years, we have made wonderful strides to keep Lomita a safe place to work and play, and it is our commitment to continue to build on those efforts as we look to the future.” The celebration kicked off with the two-day Founders’ Day Festival on June 29. The festival included … Read more »

The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is excited to announce that its annual New & Future City Managers Seminar (NFCM) will take place from Nov. 6-8, 2024 at the Westin Pasadena. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. Read more »

Last month, Tripepi Smith Principal Jennifer Vaughn served as a speaker at the City of Hurst, Texas’ Leadership Development Academy, a monthly training program designed for City employees seeking opportunities for growth and professional development.  Read more »

In August 2023, George Hills, a third party administrator specializing in claims administration for public entities, partnered with Tripepi Smith. Initially, the focus was to secure support on Request for Proposal (RFP) responses. Read more »