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Santa Maria Times: Local Officials Credit TRP’s Greg Burns with Securing Federal Funding

May 2, 2018

A new article from the Santa Maria Times highlights the work of Thorn Run’s Greg Burns in securing federal funding to support community projects. The article touts Burns' work in representing the city of Santa Maria, crediting him for his efforts on issues including water resources, transportation and infrastructure, and public safety. “City officials credit [Greg] Burns with helping secure federal funding for community projects like the rehabilitation of the Santa Maria River Levee, which provides flood protection and relief from flood insurance premiums for more than half of the city,” the author writes.  “Other projects include construction of the Santa Maria Public Library and Santa Maria Area Transit Center.”

The citation in its entirety can be read below. 

Lobbyist Greg Burns — a partner in Thorn Run — has represented the city of Santa Maria in Washington, D.C., since 2006 on issues including water resources, transportation and infrastructure, public safety and other issues. City officials credit Burns with helping secure federal funding for community projects like the rehabilitation of the Santa Maria River Levee, which provides flood protection and relief from flood insurance premiums for more than half of the city. Other projects include construction of the Santa Maria Public Library and Santa Maria Area Transit Center.