LOC Committees

The League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors convenes committees comprised of board members and representatives from member cities to research, evaluate, deliberate and provide consultation and recommendations to the full board or executive director on relevant issues or LOC projects.

Unless otherwise noted, these committee meetings are open to the public. Agenda packets and minutes are prepared for each meeting and will be made available on the website.

Committee Members by Region

Executive Committee

The LOC Executive Committee of the LOC Board of Directors includes the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, and the most senior voting director serving in a position reserved for an individual holding an appointed position with a member city. The functions of the Executive Committee include providing direction to the staff between board meetings, and such other functions on behalf of the board as the board authorizes.

Committee Members:

Person

Title

City

Position

Region

City Population

Term Expires

Dave Drotzmann Mayor Hermiston LOC Board President 11 20,322 12/31/2024
Jessica Engelke Mayor North Bend LOC Board Vice President 6 10,769 12/31/2024
Travis Stovall Mayor Gresham LOC Board Treasurer 2 117,107 12/31/2024
Kenna West City Manager Independence LOC Senior City Manager 3 10,274 12/31/2024
Steve Callaway Mayor Hillsboro LOC Immediate Past President 2 110,874 12/31/2024


LOC Staff Liaison: Patty Mulvihill, Executive Director - pmulvihill@orcities.org

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to reviewing and monitoring the spending policy of the LOC consistent with the LOC’s Strategic Plan.  It shall review and monitor the LOC’s budget, including program and management appropriations and capital spending, while simultaneously providing the Executive Director and Finance Director financial analysis, advice and oversight of LOC’s fiscal resources and expenditures.

Committee Members:

Person

Title

City

Position

Region

City Population

Term Expires

Travis Stovall Mayor Gresham Chair - LOC Board Treasurer 2 114,833 12/31/2024
Tim Rosener Mayor Sherwood LOC Board Member 2 20,222 12/31/2025
Rochelle Roaden City Manager Dayton LOC Board Member 3 2,6666 12/31/2025
Byron Smith City Manager Hermiston LOC Board Member 11 19,973 12/31/2024
Christopher Clayton City Manager Central Point Non-Board City Official 7 19,785 12/31/2024
Dave Drotzmann Mayor Hermiston Immediate Past Treasurer 11 19,973 12/31/2024
Mindy Garlington Councilor Gladstone Women's Caucus Representative 2 12,140 12/31/2024


LOC Staff Liaison: Patty Mulvihill, Executive Director - pmulvihill@orcities.org

Budget Committee

The LOC Budget Committee is composed of the Executive Committee and a city finance director who is appointed by the President. The functions of the Budget Committee include assisting the Executive Director to prepare the annual budget and assisting in other financial matters as directed by the board.

Committee Members:

Person

Title

City

Position

Region

City Population

Term Expires

Travis Stovall

Mayor

Gresham Chair - LOC Board Treasurer 2 117,107

12/31/2024

Dave Drotzmann

Mayor

Hermiston

LOC Board President

11

19,696

12/31/2024

Jessica Engelke Mayor North Bend LOC Board Vice President 6 10,769 12/31/2024
Steve Callaway Mayor  Hillsboro LOC Immediate Past President 2 110,874 12/31/2024
Kenna West City Manager Independence LOC Executive Committee Representative 3 10,274 12/31/2024
Catherine Clark Mayor Keizer Women's Caucus Representative 3 39,458 12/31/2024
Stacy Bray Finance Director Jacksonville Non-Board City Official 7 3,197 12/31/2024
Vacant     Local Government People of Color Caucus Representative     12/31/2024


LOC Staff Liaisons: Patty Mulvihill, Executive Director - pmulvihill@orcities.org

Bylaws Review Committee

The LOC is governed by three sets of documents: the LOC Constitution, a 190 Agreement and the LOC Bylaws. The Bylaws Review Committee is responsible for comprehensively reviewing the LOC Bylaws and providing recommendations to the full board for further discussion and adoption. The Bylaws Review Committee is ad-hoc in nature and only convenes when necessary.  Persons are not appointed to serve on the Committee until it is convened.  

Committee Members:

Person

Title

City

Position

Region

City Population

Term Expires

Roberto Escobedo Councilor Nyssa LOC Board Member 12 3,363

12/31/2024

Steve Callaway Mayor Hillsboro LOC Immediate Past President 2 110,874

12/31/2024

Tita Montero Councilor Seaside Women's Caucus Representative 1 7,393 12/31/2024
McKennon McDonald Councilor Pendleton LOC Board Member 11 17,006 12/31/2024
Kenna West City Manager Independence LOC Board Member 3 10,274 12/31/2024
David Emami Councilor Happy Valley LOC Board Member 2 26,799 12/31/2024
Denyse McGriff Mayor Oregon City Local Government People of Color Caucus Representative 2 38,049 12/31/2024


LOC Staff Liaison: Jayme Pierce, General Counsel - jpierce@orcities.org

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee

The DEIA Committee shall assist the Board of Directors and Executive Director in their oversight of the LOC’s policies, initiatives, and strategic goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Committee is intended to be comprised of municipal officials who are responsible for helping the LOC bring about the cultural changes necessary for the organization, both internally and externally, to be equitable, inclusive, welcoming and an enriching environment for all.

Learn more about the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee

Committee Members:

Person

Title

City

Position

Region

City Population

Term Expires

Greg Holland Mayor Waldport Co-Chair - At-Large Position 5 2,349 12/31/2024
Roberto Escobedo Councilor Nyssa Co-Chair - Region 12 Representative 12 3,314 12/31/2025
John Walsh City Administrator St. Helens Region 1 Representative 1 14,371 12/31/2025
Kristy Kottkey Former Councilor Forest Grove Region 2 Representative 2 26,838 12/31/2025
Amanda Fritz Former Commissioner Portland Second Mandatory Region 2 Representative 2 647,697 12/31/2025
Vacant     Region 3 Representative 3   12/31/2025
Vacant     Region 4 Representative 4   12/31/2025
Riley Hoagland Councilor Lincoln City Region 5 Representative 5 10,134 12/31/2025
Jessica Engelke Mayor North Bend Region 6 Representative 6 10,609 12/31/2025
Gina DeQuenne Councilor Ashland Region 7 Representative 7 21,642 12/31/2024
Vacant     Region 8 Representative 8   12/31/2025
Carol MacInnes Councilor Fossil Region 9 Representative 9 440 12/31/2026
Mika Blain Councilor Klamath Falls Region 10 Representative 10 22,501 12/31/2026
Vacant     Region 11 Representative 11   12/31/2026
Kitty Mackin Councilor Dayton At-Large Position 3 2,666 12/31/2024
Catherine Biscoe Former Councilor Philomath At-Large Position 4 5,653 12/31/2026
Clifford Evelyn Sr. Councilor Redmond At-Large Position 9 37,566 12/31/2026
Vacant     Local Government People of Color Caucus Representative N/A   12/31/2026
Vacant     Women's Caucus Representative N/A   12/31/2026


LOC Staff Liaison: Lisa Trevino, Member Engagement Director - ltrevino@orcities.org

Conference Planning Committee

This committee is comprised of individuals representing each of the 12 regions of the state who are charged with developing relevant and timely content for the LOC Annual Conference. This committee is also responsible for reviewing submissions for the awards program and scholarship applications. This committee is advisory to the executive director.

LOC Staff Liaison: Lisa Trevino, Member Engagement Director - ltrevino@orcities.org

Legal Advocacy Committee

This committee supports LOC’s legal advocacy efforts by reviewing requests for or identifying opportunities for the LOC to participate as an amicus curiae and by identifying opportunities for the LOC to initiate or otherwise participate in litigation in the interests of Oregon cities. This committee is advisory to the executive director.

Learn more about the Legal Advocacy Committee

Committee Members:

Person

Title

City/Organization

Position

Region

City Population

Term Expires

Chad Jacobs

Attorney

Beery, Elsner & Hammond

Chair 

N/A

N/A

12/31/2024

Carrie Connelly

Attorney

Local Government Law Group

Vice-Chair

N/A

N/A

12/31/2024
David Allen Attorney Newport Committee Member 5 10,591 12/31/2024
Dan Atchison Attorney Salem Committee Member 3 177,694 12/31/2024
Maja Haium Attorney Portland Committee Member 2 658,773 12/31/2024
Mike Horton Attorney Nyssa Committee Member 12 3,276 12/31/2024
Bill Kabeiseman Attorney Bateman Seidal Committee Member N/A N/A 12/31/2024
Bill Kirby Attorney Beaverton Committee Member 2 97,782 12/31/2024
Keith Leitz Attorney Redmond Committee Member 9 36,122 12/31/2024
Eric Mitton Attorney Medford Committee Member 7 87,353 12/31/2024
Naomi Sheffield Attorney Portland Committee Member 2 658,773 12/31/2024
Lane Shetterly Attorney Shetterly, Irick & Ozias Committee Member N/A N/A 12/31/2024
Lauren Sommers Attorney Eugene Committee Member 4 175,626 12/31/2024
Megan Thornton Attorney Beaverton Committee Member 2 97,782 12/31/2024
Mary Winters Attorney Bend Committee Member 9 100,922 12/31/2024


LOC Staff Liaison: Jayme Pierce, General Counsel - jpierce@orcities.org

Policy Committees

Legislative committees and special work groups are the foundation of the LOC’s policy development process. Composed of city officials, these groups are charged with analyzing policy and technical issues and recommending positions and strategies for the LOC. In addition, LOC staff rely on the input and expertise of committee members as they advocate for city interests in the legislature and with state and federal agencies.

View Policy Committee Member Rosters 

LOC Staff Liaison: Jim McCauley, Legislative Director - jmccauley@orcities.org

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee provides immediate insight and guidance to the Executive Director and Legislative Director during State legislative sessions when the LOC must take a position on a bill or amendment that could result in conflict between established Board policies or could result in an impact that could not have reasonably been anticipated or foreseen when the Board established the organization’s legislative priorities.  Meetings of the Committee occur as needed, typically during the legislative session – all occur virtually.  The Committee is comprised of at least eight members that include representation from each of the seven Policy Committees.  Additional members can be appointed by the Legislative Director and Executive Director.  Persons appointed to serve on the Legislative Committee serve two-year terms. 

LOC Staff Liaison: Jim McCauley, Legislative Director - jmccauley@orcities.org

Person

Policy Committee

Title

City

Region

City Population

Term Expires

Tim Rosener

Broadband 

Mayor

Sherwood

2

20,868

12/31/2025

Cathy Clark

Community Development

Mayor

Keizer

3

39,169

12/31/2025

Melanie Kebler

Energy and Environment

Mayor

Bend

9

106,275

12/31/2025

Kenna West

Finance 

City Manager

Independence

3

10,274

12/31/2025

Heidi Lueb

General Government

Mayor

Tigard

2

55,868

12/31/2025

Anthony Martin

Transportation 

Councilor

Hillsboro

2

110,874

12/31/2025

Niki Iverson

Water and Wastewater

General Manager

Hillsboro

2

110,874

12/31/2025

Dave Drotzmann

 

Mayor

Hermiston

11

20,322

12/31/2025

Tita Montero

 

Councilor

Seaside

1

7,393

12/31/2025

Rod Cross

 

Mayor

Toledo

5

3,622

12/31/2025

Sam Chase

 

Legislative Director

Portland

2

648,097

12/31/2025