Calendar of League Events

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Magazine Staff

Editor in Chief

Jill Oviatt (916) 658-8228; email: joviatt@cacities.org

Managing Editor

Jude Lemons, Citrus 3 Communications (916) 658-8234; email: editor@westerncity.com

Contributing Editor

Kayla Woods (916) 658-8213; email: kwoods@cacities.org

Business and Creative Manager

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Advertising Sales

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Administrative Assistant

Savannah Cobbs (916) 658-8223; email: scobbs@cacities.org

Contributors

Kayla Boutros Rebecca Inman Melissa Kuehne Alison Leary Corrie Manning Melissa Tualla Jennifer Whiting

Associate Editors

Carol Malinowski Carolyn Walker

Design

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Advertising Design

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President

John F. Dunbar Mayor Yountville

First Vice President

Cheryl Viegas Walker Council Member El Centro

Second Vice President

Cindy Silva Council Member Walnut Creek

Immediate Past President

Jan Arbuckle Council Member Grass Valley

For a complete list of the League board of directors, visit www.cacities.org/board.

leaguevents

Executive Director

Carolyn Coleman

OCTOBER

7–9 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, Virtual Event

The conference offers educational sessions, professional development activities, exhibits, and a chance to participate in the League’s policymaking activities.

8 Board of Directors Meeting, Virtual Event

The League board reviews, discusses, and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities, including legislation, legal advocacy, education and training, and more.

16, 23, 30, and November 6 City Attorneys’ Department Virtual Conference

Conducted over four consecutive Fridays, the virtual conference provides training on cutting-edge issues in municipal law.

Dece mber

4 Board of Directors Meeting, Virtual Event

The League board reviews, discusses, and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities, including legislation, legal advocacy, education and training, and more.

7, 9, and 11 Municipal Finance Institute, Virtual Event

This conference provides essential information for city officials and staff involved in fiscal planning for municipalities.

8 Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar, Virtual Event

This virtual event features a department business meeting and a session of importance to city fire service professionals.

17 and 18 City Clerks New Law & Elections Seminar, Virtual Event

The seminar covers laws affecting elections as well as other aspects of clerks’ responsibilities.

Event and registration information is available at www.cacities.org.

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