Policy Committees
Now accepting applications for the 2026 - 2027 Policy Committee cycle. See more information here.
Legislative committees and special work groups are the foundation of the League's policy development process. Composed of city officials, these groups are charged with analyzing policy and technical issues and recommending positions and strategies for the League. In addition, LOC staff rely on the input and expertise of committee members as they advocate for city interests in the legislature and with state and federal agencies.
The LOC policy committees give advice and make recommendations to the League’s Board of Directors as part of the board’s policy development process. This may include:
- Participation in the proposal of Oregon Municipal Policy revisions;
- The review of areas to recommend that the League take proactive and defensive positions in the legislative process; and
- Service as a focus group when necessary to assist staff in assessing policy issues.
LOC Policy Committees
Housing, Land Use & Community Development
The Housing, Land Use & Community Development Policy Committee reviews policy decisions and recommends legislative positions and strategies related to: land use; annexation; building codes; housing; homelessness; and parks and recreation.
Chair: Cathy Clark, Mayor, Keizer
Staff Contact: Alexandra Ring
Housing, Land Use & Community Development Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule - TBA
Energy & Environment
The Energy & Environment Policy Committee reviews policy decisions and recommends legislative positions and strategies related to: energy conservation and efficiency; renewable energy generation; clean energy economic development programs; natural gas utilities; and public contracting.
Chair: Melanie Kebler, Mayor, Bend
Staff Contact: Greg Miller
Energy & Environment Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule - TBA
Finance, Taxation & Economic Development
The Finance, Taxation, and Economic Development Policy Committee reviews policy decisions and recommends legislative positions and strategies related to: property/income taxation; school finance; local government debt instruments; infrastructure funding; public budgeting; state revenue sharing; and economic development.
Chair: Kenna West, City Manager, Independence
Staff Contact: Jenna Jones
Finance, Taxation & Economic Development Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule - TBA
General Government & Human Resources
The General Government & Human Resources Policy Committee reviews policy decisions and recommends legislative positions and strategies related to: public safety; fire; courts; elections; ethics; ADA; libraries; collective bargaining; employee benefits; recruiting; hiring and training; and employee records/confidentiality.
Chair: TBD
Staff Contact: Scott Winkels
General Government Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule - TBA
Telecommunications, Cybersecurity and AI
The Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, and AI Policy Committee reviews policy decisions and recommends legislative positions and strategies related to: telecommunications franchising; management of the public right-of-way; advances in telecom technology; and the efficient provision of telecom services.
Chair: Tim Rosener, Mayor, Sherwood
Staff Contact: Greg Miller
Telecommunications, Cybersecurity and AI Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule - TBA
Transportation
The Transportation Policy Committee reviews policy decisions and recommends legislative positions and strategies related to: streets and roads; traffic safety; public transit; and rail.
Chair: Anthony Martin, Councilor, Hillsboro
Staff Contact: Patty Mulvihill
Transportation Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule - TBA
Water & Wastewater
The Water & Wastewater Policy Committee reviews policy decisions and recommends legislative positions and strategies related to: water supply and water quality issues, including water conservation, and the safe drinking water program; and the federal Clean Water Act.
Chair: Niki Iverson - Water Director, Hillsboro
Staff Contact: Michael Martin
Water & Wastewater Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule - TBA