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.
Meeting Schedule
Board Meetings
The Women's Caucus meets on the first Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome to join us!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86345049891?pwd=MekX4OAYHYIrMfdUbC6bRyVl4NbDpk.1
Meeting ID: 863 4504 9891
Passcode: 118285
W.E. Talks (Women Elected)
Topic: Get the Inside Scoop on LOC's Legislative Priorities Process
The Women's Caucus is excited to welcome Nicole Stingh, LOC Legislative Director, for our next W.E. Talk, where she'll walk us through how the 2027-28 legislative priorities came together and what happens next.
Nicole will cover:
- How the seven LOC policy committees worked through months of discussion to narrow the field to 27 proposed priorities. These priorities are included in the 2026 Member Voting Guide.
- What member cities need to know about the current voting process.
- How the LOC Board of Directors will adopt the final agenda in October, and what that means for the next two years of advocacy work.
This is a great opportunity to understand the "why" behind the ballot in front of you, and to bring your questions directly to the expert. Whether you're voting for the first time or you've been through this cycle before, Nicole will be happy to help make sense of it all.
Don't miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and make sure your city's voice is part of shaping LOC's advocacy priorities for 2027-28.
Speaker: Nicole Stingh
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82522000096?pwd=V1bv7vsXEA6A1EB2BoMbo86okzOTqZ.1
Meeting ID: 825 2200 0096
Passcode: 668667
2026 Women's Caucus Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Mindy Garlington
Councilor
Gladstone
Population 11,992
Region 2
VICE PRESIDENT
Leah Silber
Councilor
Rivergrove
Population 569
Region 2
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
VACANT
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 2026 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.