Local Government People of Color Caucus
Apply to Serve on the 2027 Executive Committee
Serving on a Caucus leadership team is a valuable opportunity to share your perspectives and experiences, help shape the work and priorities of the Caucus, and contribute to the future of local government in Oregon.
To be considered, please:
- Complete the application form. Return your completed application to Lisa Trevino at ltrevino@orcities.org by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026.
- Appear before the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will hold a public meeting on a date and time to be determined. Each applicant will be given a set amount of time to address the committee.
For questions or additional information about the POC Caucus application process, please contact Lisa Trevino or Denyse McGriff, POC Caucus President, at dmcgriff@orcity.org.
In October 2020, the LOC Board amended LOC Bylaws in order to recognize caucuses. Following the vote on the bylaws change, the first caucus, the Local Government People of Color Caucus was recognized by the LOC Board. Former Corvallis City Councilor Ed Junkins served as the inaugural president of the caucus.
The purpose of the Caucus is to:
- Promote positive and effective relationships among city officials of color, their communities, political leaders, the League of Oregon Cities and its affiliate entities (such as the Oregon Mayors Association, City/County Managers Association, City Attorney’s Association);
- Build and increase capacity of city officials of color and support a pipeline for people of color to engage in and serve in local government;
- Serve as a resource to the League of Oregon Cities in the formulation of its policy agenda;
- Prepare and advance city officials of color to serve in positions of leadership within the League of Oregon Cities and its affiliate organizations.
2026 POC Caucus Executive Committee
PRESIDENT
Denyse McGriff
Mayor
Oregon City
VICE PRESIDENT
Riley Hoagland
Councilor
Lincoln City
SECRETARY
Olivia Alcaire
Councilor
Hillsboro
TREASURER
Jessica Andrade
Councilor
Philomath
Caucus Meetings
The Caucus meets the second Monday of each month, from noon - 1 pm.
See meeting materials below. Elected and appointed officials who are interested in joining the membership of the Caucus should email ltrevino@orcities.org.
Other Caucus Information
LOC Staff Liaison: Lisa Trevino, ltrevino@orcities.org