TS Talent Solutions Facilitates Goal Setting Process for City of Artesia
The City of Artesia partnered with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions (TSTS) to facilitate a goal-setting initiative in preparation for the upcoming FY 25-26 budget. The collaboration resulted in three overarching goals and several long-term objectives, providing a strategic foundation for budget allocation and community advancement.
Following the approval of Measure AAA in November 2024, which increased the City’s General Fund by 20%, Artesia City Manager Abel Avalos engaged TSTS Director Mike Egan to guide the City Council in determining how best to invest these new resources. The goal-setting process was led by Director Mike Egan, with support from Senior Business Analyst Kylie Sun and Junior Business Analyst Emma Totaro.
“The City of Artesia is committed to fostering a successful future for residents, businesses and visitors,” said Abel. “We are extremely grateful for the efficient and thoughtful process led by Mike, which helped us focus our priorities, improve budget decision-making and enhance the overall quality of life in Artesia.”
TSTS kicked off the effort with an initial call with the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, then facilitated an in-depth session with the City Council to explore both individual and collective priorities. After nearly five hours of discussion, the team distilled the Council’s feedback into three overarching goals to guide the FY 25-26 budget cycle. TSTS then produced a comprehensive 2025 Goal Setting Report, adopted by the Council, which outlines early action goals and longer-term objectives to shape future City budgets.
“Goal setting with the City Council and staff is essential for creating a City that operates more efficiently with its time and resources, while also striving to enhance the overall quality of life,” said Mike. “TSTS congratulates Artesia for taking the proactive step of establishing both short-term and long-term objectives that will guide the City for many years to come.”
The City of Artesia Early Action goals include, enhancing public safety, implementing capital improvement projects and investing in staff development. To view the full report and a detailed list of goals, visit the full Goal Setting Report.
About the City of Artesia
The City of Artesia is a diverse, vibrant community in southeast Los Angeles County, known for its cultural heritage, thriving business corridors and commitment to quality public services. Learn more at www.cityofartesia.us.
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.