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Tripepi Smith communications contract expansion

Palmdale

Summary

The City is spending $2.6 million more on its outside PR firm, bringing the five-year total to $5.55 million — up from roughly $1 million spent last year. Two councilmembers voted no, questioning whether the value justifies the cost.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Adds $2,614,000 to city spending on communications services for a total of $5,552,000 through December 2028.

✅Who benefits

Residents get expanded city communications, social media, and outreach services.

⚠️Who could be affected

Dissenting councilmembers and several public speakers argued the cost to taxpayers is excessive and called for competitive bidding.

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