LOC Women's Caucus
Our Vision
Every woman pursuing or holding office in Oregon cities will excel in their leadership journey through finding peer support, education and inspiration in the LOC Women's Caucus.
Our Mission
The LOC Women’s Caucus supports Oregon women to succeed in municipal government positions as mayors and city councilors or commissioners.
Caucus 2025 Governing Board
Board of Directors:
- President - Mindy Garlington, Councilor, Gladstone
- Vice President - Marilyn Smith, Councilor, Albany
- Secretary - Susan Wahlke, Mayor, Lincoln City
- Director - Roxanne Beltz, Councilor, Monmouth
- Director - Vacant
- Director - Anjelica Ceja, Mayor, Aumsville
- Director Carol MacInnes, Mayor, Fossil
- Director - McKennon McDonald, Mayor, Pendleton
- Director - Tita Montero, Councilor, Seaside
- Director - Gladys Rivera, Councilor, Hood River
- Director - Jeannet Santiago, Councilor Scappoose
- Director - Elvie Sutton, Councilor, Silverton
- Director - Vacant
Caucus Meetings
- Board Meetings - First Wednesday of each month, noon - 1 p.m.
- Join Meeting Via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86405709588?pwd=icEpvN08DnaW18kZg6RZmKCkyKNsMA.1
Meeting ID: 864 0570 9588
Passcode: 532484
Her Own Wings Podcast
The Women's Caucus is proud to launch a new podcast, "Her Own Wings," featuring women in local government. Hopefully, these conversations will inform others about awesome women who are creating positive change in our state and create connections with others who have or are hoping to engage in service. We hope this informs and inspires those listening to think about the way they could join and become involved in public service and leadership.
W.E. Talk Schedule
September W.E. Talk
- Topic: Relationships that Lead to Resources and Effective Advocacy
- Speaker: Beth Wytoski, Regional Solutions Coordinator and former Mayor of Dayton
- Date: September 4th, 2025
- Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Online via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 893 5945 3591
Passcode: 821914
December W.E. Talk
- Topic: TBD
- Speaker: Beach Pace, Hillsboro Mayor
- Date: December 4th, 2025
- Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Online via Zoom
March W.E. Talk
- Topic: TBD
- Speaker: TBD
- Date: March 5th, 2026
- Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Online via Zoom
Join the Caucus
Thank you for your interest in being a member of the Women's Caucus. Click here to complete the 2025 Women's Caucus Membership Declaration Form. Directions for declaring your membership can be found here. Membership in the Caucus terminates when a member submits a written rescission of her membership to LOC staff or the President.
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The purpose of the Women's Caucus is 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 Newsletter
January 2023 - Issue 1, Year 1. Q1
April 2023 - Issue 2, Year 1. Q2
Other Caucus Information
LOC Women's Caucus 2-Year Work Plan
LOC Staff Liaison: Lisa Trevino, ltrevino@orcities.org.