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First Vice President Cheryl Viegas Walker Council Member El Centro
Second Vice President Cindy Silva Council Member Walnut Creek
Immediate Past President Jan Arbuckle Council Member Grass Valley
Magazine Staff
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Executive Director Carolyn Coleman
OCTOBER 7–9
League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, Virtual Event The conference offers educational sessions, professional development activities, exhibits, and a chance to participate in the League’s policymaking activities.
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Board of Directors Meeting, Virtual Event The League board reviews, discusses, and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities, including legislation, legal advocacy, education and training, and more.
Contributors Kayla Boutros Rebecca Inman Melissa Kuehne Alison Leary Corrie Manning Melissa Tualla Jennifer Whiting
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Associate Editors Carol Malinowski Carolyn Walker
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City Attorneys’ Department Virtual Conference Conducted over four consecutive Fridays, the virtual conference provides training on cutting-edge issues in municipal law.
December Board of Directors Meeting, Virtual Event The League board reviews, discusses, and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities, including legislation, legal advocacy, education and training, and more.
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Municipal Finance Institute, Virtual Event This conference provides essential information for city officials and staff involved in fiscal planning for municipalities.
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Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar, Virtual Event This virtual event features a department business meeting and a session of importance to city fire service professionals.
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City Clerks New Law & Elections Seminar, Virtual Event The seminar covers laws affecting elections as well as other aspects of clerks’ responsibilities.
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