Federal Legislative Advocacy Services

The County of Fresno is seeking federal legislative advocacy services to represent their interests in Washington D.C. The selected vendor, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., will provide experienced professional federal advocacy that is results-oriented, creative, and cost-effective. The scope of work includes advocating for legislation and funding opportunities that benefit Fresno County, with a focus on issues such as payments in lieu of taxes, stable water supplies, and economic development. The contract has a budget of $84,000 per year, and the vendor will provide a team of experienced professionals with a proven track record of success in federal advocacy. Key areas of focus include: • Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program • Stable Water Supplies for Urban and Agricultural Users in the County • Policies and funding that encourage long-term economic development • Tree Mortality • Homeowner Fire Insurance • Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding • State Criminal Alien Assistance Program • High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program • Community Development Block Grant Program • HOME Investment Partnership Program • Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest and Disease Program • National Highway Traffic Safety Grant Program • Office of Violence Against Women Program • Comprehensive Approach to Address Opioid Epidemic