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2026 OLLG Membership Drive Now Open
The 2026 membership offers valuable benefits for Latine professionals in local government. Our focus includes:
- Supporting Latine professionals in local government;
- Promoting cultural awareness among local government employees serving Latine communities; and
- Increasing public participation in local government within the Latine community.
Membership Benefits:
- Six Café Con Leche virtual meetings and two in-person professional development sessions in 2026;
- Free Café Con Leche sessions for members;
- Reduced rates for in-person events; and
- Access to the OLLG listserv for year-round connectivity and questions.
Membership Categories:
- Group: Automatic membership for the local government employees of paying member organizations, Dues covered by the employer (based on population size, ranging from $75-$500);
- Associate: Individual memberships for non-affiliated local government employees at $75/year;
- Partner: Nonprofit organizations working with local government, dues range from $250-$750; and
- Student: Free membership for students enrolled in accredited institutions.
To Join:
Authorized employees can visit https://www.oregonlatinosinlocalgovernment.org/join, choose their category, and complete the online form. Click “Request to Join” and LOC staff will follow up with an invoice for dues. For group memberships, we’ll provide sample information to encourage employees to join.
Contact: Heather Larson, LOC Liaison – hlarson@orcities.org
Last Updated 12/19/25