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.
2026 Women's Caucus Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Mindy Garlington
Councilor
Gladstone
Population 11,992
Region 2
VICE PRESIDENT
Jeannet Santiago
Councilor
Scappoose
Population 8,251
Region 1
SECRETARY
Susan Wahlke
Mayor
Lincoln City
Population 10,162
Region 5
DIRECTOR
Bridget Brooks
Councilor
Tualatin
Population 23,318
Region 2
DIRECTOR
Carol MacInnes
Mayor
Fossil
Population 445
Region 9
DIRECTOR
Kitty Mackin
Councilor
Dayton
Population 2,665
Region 3
DIRECTOR
McKennon McDonald
Mayor
Pendleton
Population 17,006
Region 11
DIRECTOR
Tita Montero
Councilor
Seaside
Population 7,393
Region 1
DIRECTOR
April Newton
Councilor
Silverton
Population 10,660
Region 3
DIRECTOR
Leah Silber
Councilor
Rivergrove
Population 569
Region 2
DIRECTOR
Marilyn Smith
Councilor
Albany
Population 57.997
Region 4
DIRECTOR
Elvie Sutton
Councilor
Silverton
Population 10,660
Region 3
DIRECTOR
Nikki Harden
Councilor
Lakeside
Population 1,952
Region 6
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.
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.