Joseph Cole Hansen is named as a lobbyist on federal disclosure filings for 9 clients through Townsend Public Affairs, INC. The most recent filing naming them posted in October 2026. Issues reported include Budget/Appropriations, Housing, Transportation and Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice.
Filers must list covered executive or legislative branch positions held. As filed:
| Client | Registrant | Latest | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q3 2026 | Economics/Economic Development, Education, Budget/Appropriations |
| CITY OF PACIFICA | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q3 2026 | Disaster Planning/Emergencies |
| EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q3 2026 | Budget/Appropriations |
| CITY OF OAKLAND | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q3 2026 | Budget/Appropriations, Education, Transportation |
| CITY OF SAN PABLO | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q3 2026 | Transportation, Postal, Budget/Appropriations |
| CITY OF BERKELEY | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q3 2026 | Environment/Superfund, Budget/Appropriations, Housing |
| CITY OF EMERYVILLE | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q3 2026 | Budget/Appropriations |
| SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q2 2026 | Education, Budget/Appropriations |
| ALL HOME, A PROJECT OF TIDES CENTER | TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC | Q4 2025 | Housing |
| Year | Clients | Registrants |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 |
Pay is not disclosed for individual lobbyists. Filings do not confirm that records with the same name are one person, so this page may combine people who share the name Joseph Cole Hansen. See the Capitol Clarity rankings and method.