Local Government People of Color Caucus

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.

Apply now to be on the LOC People of Color Caucus Executive Committee for 2024

To be considered for a position on the Executive Committee, please follow these steps:

Complete This Application Form. Return the form to Lisa Trevino via email to ltrevino@orcities.org by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Appear Before the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will hold a public meeting on a date and time TBD. Each applicant will be given a set amount of time to address the committee.

Caucus Executive Committee

The Caucus is led by its executive team, which includes:

President
Christopher Lopez,
Monmouth Councilor

Vice President
Riley Hoagland, Lincoln City Councilor

Secretary
Eddie Melendrez, Ontario Councilor

Treasurer
Carol MacInnes, Fossil Councilor

Caucus Meetings

The Caucus meets every once a month.
See meeting materials below. Elected and appointed officials that are interested in joining the membership of the Caucus should email ltrevino@orcities.org.

Other Caucus Information

Caucus Bylaws
Caucus Membership Roster

LOC Staff Liaison: Lisa Trevino, ltrevino@orcities.org