Joseph Melo
🏛️ Revolving DoorFormer Government Positions:
Rep. Jerry McNerney, PA
PA, Rep. Jerry McNerney
Policy Advisor, Rep. Jerry McNerney
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AI Overview
Joseph Melo has appeared in 418 federal lobbying filings at Townsend Public Affairs, INC, representing 37 clients. As a former government official, they bring insider expertise to their lobbying work — part of Washington's "revolving door." Active across 18 policy areas.
418
Total Filings
1
Firms
37
Clients
18
Issue Areas
Issue Areas
Filing History
| Year | Filings | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118 | 20 |
| 2024 | 133 | 24 |
| 2025 | 167 | 31 |
Firms
Townsend Public Affairs, INC418 filings
Top Clients
City of Tracy44 filings
City of Santa Clara36 filings
Ava Community Energy22 filings
City of Palo Alto21 filings
City of San Pablo17 filings
City of Stockton17 filings
City of Turlock16 filings
Coast Community College District15 filings
City of Fullerton15 filings
Yosemite Community College District15 filings
Long Beach Community College District13 filings
All Home, a Project of Tides Center12 filings
City of Palm Desert12 filings
City of Coalinga12 filings
Merced County Association of Governments11 filings
City of South El Monte9 filings
City of Monterey Park9 filings
City of Berkeley9 filings
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Last updated: February 2026
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