Approval of Agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services 
 

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Tripepi Smith to provide General Communication Support Services for the calendar year 2026.  

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the amended agreement with Tripepi Smith to continue providing strategic communications support for the City of Hawthorne. Tripepi Smith has extensive experience working with over 200 local government agencies, primarily in California, and has a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of local communities. Their track record demonstrates successful initiatives that have delivered tangible and impactful results. With a team of over 65 communications experts, Tripepi Smith offers the right balance of capacity and agility to support the City’s goals. Their expertise spans various skill sets, including graphic design, videography, writing, and social media management. Each team member is actively engaged in local government communications, ensuring the delivery of impactful, localized messaging across multiple platforms. By partnering with Tripepi Smith, the City of Hawthorne will benefit from a single, comprehensive communications provider, ensuring consistency and efficiency in our outreach efforts.

Sharing a few highlights of our partnership with Tripepi & Smith, we've noted notable growth across social platforms. The city’s social accounts gained approximately 3,167 net followers across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, bringing the total number of followers to approximately 13,921 across all platforms. 

 

Establish partnerships with entities that can contribute to achieving City goals and objectives.

Not to exceed $40,000

72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act