Local Focus

The LOC's magazine has topical, in-depth articles that matter to city officials.

Published quarterly, the Local Focus is emailed to more than 7,000 city officials.  Subscribe by emailing loc@orcities.org.

Current Issue - First Quarter 2024

Cover Feature 

2024 Legislative Session is Here

  • Oregon's Higher Courts End Recreational Immunity for Improved Trails
  • National League of Cities’ Conference Offers Opportunities for Learning, Sharing Lessons

Other Features

  • Policy Committees to Begin Meeting in March After ‘Significant Shift’ in Process
  • Oregon Youth Summit Provides Forum for Teens to Discuss Pressing Issues, Solutions
  • 2024 State of the Cities
  • Budgeting Basics
  • 2024 State Shared Revenues
  • Around the State – City Stories:
    Jacksonville, Tillamook, Boardman, Salem and Nyssa

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