LOC Women's Caucus
The League of Oregon Cities Women’s Caucus is a voluntary association open to elected and appointed current, former and upcoming city leaders which strives to:
- Promote positive and effective relationships among women city officials, their communities, political leaders, and the LOC;
- Build and increase the capacity of women to engage in and serve in local government;
- Serve as a resource to the LOC Board in the formulation of its policy agenda;
- Equip and advance women city officials to serve in positions of leadership on the LOC Board; and
- Support, encourage and highlight the successes of city officials who are women.
Press Release: LOC Women’s Caucus Officially Recognized
Women's Caucus Survey
The Women’s Caucus leadership team is requesting all members and women leaders to please fill out an information-gathering survey. Your responses will help guide future discussion and action items.
Caucus 2023 Governing Board
Executive Committee:
- President - Tita Montero, Seaside
- Vice President - Paula Hyatt, Ashland
- Secretary - Marilyn Smith, Albany
- At Large Position - Kristin Akervall, Wilsonville
- At Large Position - Mindy Garlington, Gladstone
At-Large Directors:
- Roxanne Beltz, Monmouth
- Bridget Brooks, Tualatin
- Cathy Clark, Keizer
- McKennon McDonald, Pendleton
- Megan Perkins, Bend
- Nancy Peterson, Hermiston
- Susan Trachsel, Siletz
- Ramycia McGhee, Albany
Caucus Meetings
- The caucus meets virtually every third Tuesday of the month from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. View meeting notices and agendas below. Women interested in attending a meeting or joining the caucus may contact LOC staff liaison Lisa Trevino at ltrevino@orcities.org.
- The LOC Women's Caucus will be hosting a virtual W.E. Talk (Women Elected Talk) event on March 18 from 9-11 a.m. The caucus will explore key topics for newly elected and returning elected officials, including: knowing your role as an elected official; best practices for social media; and more. To join us via Zoom, click this link.
Women's Caucus Newsletter
January 2023 - Issue 1, Year 1. Q1
Other Caucus Information
Women's Caucus Public Google Drive
LOC Staff Liaison: Lisa Trevino, ltrevino@orcities.org.