CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CLERKS ASSOCIATION
Official Word
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS!
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR OUTGOING 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
UPCOMING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
NEW DISCOUNT RATES FOR MUNICIPAL CLERKS INSTITUTE ACCOMMODATIONS
FUNDRAISING & SCHOLARSHIPS
DAWN ABRAHAMSON ARTICLE
CMCA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: BROWN ACT BILLS AND KEY LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
MENTOR PROGRAM UPDATE
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
CMCA NEW MERCHANDISE
TREASURER’S REPORT AND BUDGET OVERVIEW
IIMC FOUNDATION – CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT FUND
BOOK CLUB
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
JESSICA BLAIR, MMC | OUTGOING PRESIDENT
Dear CMCA Members,
As I write my final President’s Message, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have shared over the past year. Serving as your President has been an extraordinary honor, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to represent such a dedicated, passionate, and hardworking membership.
First and foremost, thank you to each and every one of you—our CMCA members. Your commitment to professional excellence and public service is inspiring. The work you do in your communities is invaluable, and I am proud to have served an organization filled with such talented professionals. You are what makes this association strong.
To the CMCA Board of Directors—thank you for your dedication, guidance, and collaboration. Your leadership and tireless efforts have ensured that CMCA continues to grow, evolve, and support municipal clerks across California. It has been a privilege to work alongside you, and I am grateful for the friendships we have built along the way.
To our CMCA staff—your hard work behind the scenes does not go unnoticed. Your efforts in keeping our association running smoothly, organizing events, and supporting our members are truly appreciated. CMCA would not be the strong and vibrant organization it is without your dedication.
I also want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my fellow Presidents I had the privilege of serving with over the past year from Alaska – April and Dani, Oregon – Nanci and Kayla, and Washington – Liz and Heidi. The bond we share as leaders of our respective associations has been invaluable. Your insights, camaraderie, and collaboration have strengthened not only our individual organizations but the entire Region IX community. It has been a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to seeing the continued success of our partnerships.
To our Region IX Directors – Marc and Jamie —thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to our profession. Your leadership has been instrumental in advocating for municipal clerks at the regional and international levels, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside you.
As I pass the gavel to Ashton in a month, I do so with confidence in the bright future of CMCA. Our association is in great hands, and I am excited to see what the next chapter holds. Though my term as President is coming to an end, my commitment to CMCA and our profession remains steadfast.
Thank you again for this incredible opportunity. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your President.
With gratitude,
Jessica Blair President, California Municipal Clerks Association
JESSICA BLAIR
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR OUTGOING 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
ASHTON R. AROCHO, MMC | OUTGOING 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT
As my term as your 1st Vice President comes to a close, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and humility for the opportunities I’ve had to serve this incredible association and group of professionals. It has truly been an honor to continue to our mission and witness the growth, challenges, and successes we have experienced together.
During my time in this role, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a talented team of leaders, passionate members, and hardworking volunteers who have all helped to make our shared vision a reality. From overcoming obstacles to celebrating our collective achievements, every step of the journey has been memorable and rewarding. I am excited for the future and remain committed to supporting our organization in any way that I can.
ASHTON R. AROCHO, MMC CITY OF WESTMINSTER E: AAROCHO@WESTMINSTER-CA.GOV
THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS! CMCA is better than each of you found it and we know your service doesn’t end here!
DONOHUE
MARC DONOHUE
Thank you for your years of service to the Board and service as President! We look forward to continuing to work with you as you continue in your term as Region IX Director!
Thank you for your years of service to the Board as Member Services Director!
ASHTON R. AROCHO
MARC
MICHAEL MACDONALD
MICHAEL MACDONALD
UPCOMING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
HOLLY M. CHARLÉTY, MMC | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Check out these upcoming education opportunities through CCAC! You can always find upto-date information on the CCAC website community calendar For questions, please feel free to email pdd@ californiacityclerks.org
Where When Topic
San Jose 4/30/25-5/2/25
CCAC Annual Conference Shaping our Future Together Register Here
Rancho Cordova 5/8-5/9/2025 Nuts and Bolts Workshop
Virtual 5/14/2025
So. Lake Tahoe 5/22/2025
So. Lake Tahoe 5/22/2025
So. Lake Tahoe 5/23/2025
San Marcos 6/20-6/27/2025
Registration closes 4/8/2025
Municipal Clerk Book Club Chapter 3: Office Structure, Responsibilities, & Leadership Register Here
Athenian Dialogue: We Band of Angels
Networking Event: Sponsored by ECS Imaging
Education Workshop: Communicating for Success
Municipal Clerk Institute MMC Series 200
Registration closes 5/2/2025
Registration closes 5/2/2025
Registration closes 5/2/2025
Registration opens 6/21/2025
HOLLY M. CHARLÉTY
NEW DISCOUNT RATES FOR MUNICIPAL CLERKS INSTITUTE ACCOMMODATIONS
HOLLY M. CHARLÉTY, MMC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
As a continued effort to meet the needs of our membership and provide cost efficient education through the San Marcos Municipal Services Institute (MCI), I am pleased to share that CMCA has implemented a new way to decrease costs for municipal clerks to attend!
In the last official word, I shared the results of the Education Institute Committee’s survey on the inaugural year of the new institute. One of the things that came out of the feedback is that accommodations continues to be the highest cost factor in attending the institute. In an attempt to help reduce costs, CMCA has embarked on a pilot program to provide discount rates at certain local hotels for the new two academy sessions scheduled for June (MMC Series 200) and October (CMC Series 400) 2025.
At this time, the agreements in place do not include any financial obligations to CMCA if minimums are not met. After usage data is collected, CMCA will evaluate increasing the number of discount rooms available in order to meet needs.
Please note that any negotiated discount rates are not managed by the Institute and/ or San Marcos but set up for attendees through CMCA. Any questions related to discount rates and availability should be directed to the hotel.
For more information, please visit the CMCA Website or contact the Professional Development Director at pdd@calclerks.org
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Upcoming sessions and expected registration dates are included below:
MMC Series 200
June 20 & 24-27, 2025
Registration Closes Wednesday, May 21, 2025
CMC Series 400
October 17 & 21-24, 2025
Registration Opens Monday, July 21, 2025
HOLLY M. CHARLÉTY
FUNDRAISING & SCHOLARSHIPS
SYLVIA M. BERMUDEZ, MPA, MMC | DIRECTOR OF SCHOLARSHIPS
With our conference just around the corner, we want to remind our members about our fundraising initiatives during the event. We are seeking donations from CMCA members for our Silent and Live Auctions. To contribute, please visit our donation page.
Attendees can participate in the Silent Auction and engage in bidding wars during the Live Auction. We urge members to collaborate with their regional representatives to donate baskets for either auction, showcasing regional creativity and raising scholarship funds. The region with the highestbidding basket will receive a complimentary registration for the 2026 conference.
If you are unable to make a donation, we encourage you to support our Scholarship program by volunteering at the conference. We seek volunteers to assist with the Silent and Live Auctions, as well as other activities during the annual conference. All proceeds support scholarships and our members pursue of accreditation. For more details, visit our conference page or contact me at scholarship@californiacityclerks.org
CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE ABOUT CALIFORNIA’S VERY OWN DAWN ABRAHAMSON!
Dawn has been a prominent figure in our association for decades, having served on the Board for many years, including as President, training at many of our educational offerings, and is going to be sworn in as President of IIMC next month!
READ THE ARTICLE
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CMCA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: BROWN ACT BILLS AND KEY LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
KERRY BIGELOW, MMC | DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
As we move into the second quarter of 2025, several key legislative developments are shaping the landscape for local governments in California. Among the most notable are proposed changes to the Brown Act. In this update, we’ll cover recent developments on the Brown Act bills, upcoming legislative milestones, and recent testimony provided by CMCA members.
BROWN ACT BILLS: SB 707 AND SB 239
Two significant bills, SB 707 and SB 239, aim to modify the Brown Act, which governs open meetings for local government agencies. Here’s a brief overview of each bill:
• SB 707 (Durazo) – Open Meetings: Meeting and Teleconference Requirements
• This bill proposes key changes for city councils and county boards of supervisors:
° Public access via a two-way telephonic or audiovisual platform (hybrid meetings) will be required for public attendance.
° Local agencies must implement a system for requesting and receiving interpretation services at public meetings.
Additionally, for all legislative bodies, the bill proposes that agendas must be provided in English and any other languages
spoken by 20% or more of the population in the county, especially for those who speak English less than “very well.”
Some of the provisions seem unclear at this time. The CMCA legislative team is working with the author’s office to provide feedback, particularly regarding the potentially significant impact on local governments’ resources, and to seek clarification.
• SB 239 (Arreguín) – Open Meetings: Teleconferencing for Subsidiary Bodies
Co-sponsored by CMCA, this bill proposes changes to teleconferencing for advisory-only legislative bodies, such as certain boards and commissions:
° Subsidiary bodies would be allowed to use alternative teleconferencing methods with notice, agendas, and public participation requirements.
° Members would be required to appear on camera during publicly accessible meetings held via online platforms.
SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
HEARING: CMCA TESTIMONY
On March 19, Mark Numainville, City Clerk for the City of Berkeley and a member of CMCA’s Legislative Committee, testified at the California Senate Local Government Committee’s Informational Hearing. The committee, which focuses on legislation affecting local governance, includes seven California Senators and reviews issues impacting cities, counties, and other local entities.
KERRY BIGELOW
Mark shared insights on local government experiences with the Brown Act, including the implementation of hybrid meetings, public participation trends, and addressing challenges faced by agencies in adapting to evolving requirements. This testimony highlighted the importance of practical solutions as legislative changes move forward.
ICYMI: CMCA LEGISLATIVE UPDATES PAGE HAS MOVED!
Looking for the latest legislative news, bill tracking, and other resources? Log in to your CMCA account to access these valuable tools. If you’re not yet a member, consider joining today to gain access to essential legislative resources, including the New Law Handbook and legislative reports.
LOOKING AHEAD: KEY LEGISLATIVE DATES
• April 11-18: Spring Recess
• June 6: Last day for bills to pass out of their house of origin
• June 15: Deadline for the Legislature to pass the primary budget bill
• June 30: Governor must sign the primary budget bill
• July 21-August 15: Summer Recess
• September 12: Last day for the Legislature to pass bills
• October 12: Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills
• January 1, 2026: New laws take effect (unless otherwise stated in the bill)
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to me directly at kbigelow@chulavistaca.gov.
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MENTOR PROGRAM UPDATE
BY CANDICE ALVAREZ, MMC | MENTOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
As we step into April, the season of renewal is upon us! Just as spring brings fresh beginnings, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to professional growth and mentorship. I’m continually inspired by the dedication of our mentors and mentees, who are shaping the future of our profession and fostering the development of the next generation of municipal clerks.
MENTORING PROGRAM UPDATES
First, I’d like to provide an update on mentor assignments for the mentees who attended the November Nuts & Bolts training and the most recent February Nuts & Bolts training. I also received a request from a member who previously attended Nuts & Bolts. The total number of mentor-mentee connections made this year continues to grow, and I’m grateful for the dedication of both our mentors and mentees in making these partnerships a success.
NEW CMC AND MMC DESIGNEES
Next, I am proud to recognize the following individuals who have earned their Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) and Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designations since last month’s issue of The Official Word. These achievements represent significant dedication, hard work, and a commitment to professional growth.
CANDICE ALVAREZ
CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL CLERKS (CMCS)
Kimberly Guillen Acting Senior Deputy Clerk City of Montebello
Margaret Tseng Executive Officer/District Secretary San Mateo Transportation District
Alexis Mejia Assistant City Clerk City of Salinas
Shirley Quinones Chief Deputy City Clerk
Lili Sandoval City of El Segundo
Melanie Ferreira Deputy City Clerk
Lisa Sherrick Asst. City Clrk
Fabian Velez Chief Deputy City Clerk
City of Baldwin Park
City of El Segundo
City of Petaluma
City of West Covina
City of Covina
Haley Arata Administrative Analyst City of Sacramento
Charity Tatlow Deputy City Clerk
City of Shasta Lake
Sommer Hageman Deputy Town Clerk Town of Winsdor
MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERKS (MMCS)
Lucie Guadalupe Cazares Executive Secretary Walnut Valley Water District
Miriam Lens City Clrk
Congratulations to each of you on reaching these incredible milestones! Your accomplishments inspire others in our community to pursue their own professional goals.
NEXT NEW MENTOR TRAINING
City of Hayward
Additionally, I’d like to extend an invitation to all CMCs and MMCs interested in becoming mentors to join the next New Mentor Training, scheduled for April 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This online training session is required to become an official mentor. Click here to register for the Zoom training!
MENTORSHIP IN FULL BLOOM: HELPING EACH OTHER GROW!
Thank you to all our mentors and mentees for your continued commitment to professional development. Just like the flowers blooming this season, our community continues to grow and thrive, and I’m so grateful to be part of it!
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
MICHAEL B. MACDONALD, CMC, CPMC | MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR
Spring is in full bloom, and April offers a fresh opportunity to renew our commitment to service and community connection. Across California, cities are embracing the season with a focus on sustainability, transparency, and public engagement.
Earth Day serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our natural resources—an ideal moment to highlight local environmental efforts, host community cleanups, or promote green initiatives.
April is also recognized as Records Shred Month, making it the perfect time to tackle spring cleaning in our offices. It’s an opportunity to review, process, and properly dispose of inactive records in accordance with your retention schedule—freeing up space and ensuring compliance. Whether you’re digitizing
archives or streamlining storage, taking time now can lead to greater efficiency year-round.
Let’s also take a moment to celebrate the dedicated administrative professionals who keep our offices and agencies running with skill, care, and attention to detail. As city clerks, we play a vital role in upholding democracy and fostering trust, and this season invites us to continue that work with fresh energy and purpose. Wishing everyone a season of renewal, appreciation, and meaningful
Total association members: 1,005
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Vanessa Escobar City of Chowchilla
Tammy Hall City of Sacramento
Diana Paoli Fort Bragg
WELCOME JENNIFER WOODWORTH – CMCA’S NEW MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Jennifer Woodworth, who will be stepping into the role of Member Services Director for the California Municipal Clerks Association at the end of the month, when she is officially sworn in at the annual conference.
Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position, having served with dedication and professionalism as a City Clerk. Her passion for public service and her deep commitment to supporting clerks across the state make her an outstanding choice for this important role.
As Member Services Director, Jennifer will be a key resource for our membership—advocating for your needs, enhancing engagement, and helping ensure that every clerk in California feels connected, informed, and supported. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the CMCA leadership team and look forward to the positive impact she will make.
Welcome, Jennifer—we’re so glad to have you!
MICHAEL MACDONALD
DEBBIE ELAM’S JOURNEY TO CITY CLERK: A STORY OF DEDICATION, GROWTH, AND MENTORSHIP
Debbie Elam’s career in local government began in 1997 when she took a temporary Typist Clerk position with the City of Fremont. Little did she know that this initial opportunity would spark a lifelong passion for public service. She found her niche in the Building and Safety Division and soon transitioned into a Permit Technician role. When the chance arose to serve her hometown of Livermore, she eagerly took it, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to the City’s Community Development Department.
In Livermore, Debbie thrived as a Permit Technician, gaining hands-on experience with projects of all sizes and collaborating with a diverse range of people. Her dedication and drive led her to take on a new challenge in 2013 as the Administrative Assistant to the Community Development Director. In this role, she worked closely with the City Clerk’s Office, where she developed a deep appreciation for the responsibilities and impact of municipal clerks—particularly in handling public records requests, agenda coordination, and City Council interactions.
Debbie’s passion for the work only grew, and in February 2020, she stepped into the role of Deputy City Clerk. Her leadership skills quickly became evident, and in early 2023, she took on the role of Acting Assistant City Clerk, winning the formal recruitment that fall. Just weeks later, she found herself serving as Acting City Clerk. Her commitment and expertise made her the natural choice for the official selection as Livermore’s City Clerk in the fall of 2024.
Debbie’s first introduction to the California City Clerks Association (CCAC) was through the virtual Nuts and Bolts program at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This experience laid a strong foundation for her journey in the profession, and recognizing its value, she now encourages administrative staff outside the Clerk’s Office to participate each year. She also attended the first virtual Technical Training for Clerks and subsequent in-person sessions, which expanded her technical knowledge and helped her forge invaluable connections within the City Clerk community.
Over the past five years, Debbie has eagerly pursued professional development opportunities through CCAC, IIMC, ARMA, CalCities, and other organizations. She has taken part in training on elections, public records requests, agenda management, the Brown Act, and records management, among other essential topics. These learning experiences were instrumental in her achieving the Certified Municipal Clerk designation in April 2024.
Throughout her career, Debbie has been fortunate to have the mentorship and support of former City Clerk Marie Weber, who encouraged her to step into the profession. Marie’s guidance, educational opportunities, and unwavering encouragement have been instrumental in shaping Debbie’s career. She also credits the incredible Livermore City Clerk Team for their collaboration and support. Together, they have led major projects, from software implementations to public outreach campaigns and staff training, always striving to strengthen relationships with elected officials, City staff, and the public.
Now, as City Clerk, Debbie is focused on building a strong and well-rounded team. She recently welcomed Ashley Zieba, CMC, as Assistant City Clerk. Ashley, previously the Deputy City Clerk in Alameda, brings valuable experience to the team. With Deputy City Clerk Helena Graves already in place, Debbie is now working to fill the final piece of the puzzle—an Administrative Technician—to complete the City Clerk’s Office.
Looking ahead to 2025, Debbie has ambitious goals for Livermore. She plans to advance the City’s Records Program, implement a new Conflict of Interest software, provide staff training on the agenda process, and prepare for the 2026 election.
For those considering a leadership role in the City Clerk’s Office, Debbie offers this advice: Find a mentor, build a strong relationship with the City Attorney’s Office, connect with other City Clerk teams, and create a team where skills complement each other. She firmly believes that success in this profession is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to serving the community.
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The California City Clerks Association (CCAC) is now the —California Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA)! This name change reflects our commitment to inclusivity and the evolving role of municipal clerks across the state. As we embrace this fresh identity, we’re thrilled to introduce new CMCA-branded merchandise just in time for our annual conference in San Jose!
Our CMCA Merchandise Store offers apparel and accessories featuring our new logo. Order by April 7 to receive your items in time for the conference. Plus, $5 from every purchase supports CMCA Scholarships for future municipal clerks. ORDER TODAY AND REPRESENT CMCA WITH
TREASURER’S REPORT AND BUDGET OVERVIEW
RICCA CHARLON, CMC | CMCA TREASURER CITY CLERK, CITY OF RIDGECREST
I am pleased to share the latest Treasurer’s Report and budget for the California Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA). We understand that financials can be tricky and hard to interpret, so we work hard to present this information clearly and understandably. One of the primary purposes of your Board of Directors is to provide oversight for your organization’s core activities.
Financial Snapshot as of January 31, 2025:
Financial Snapshot as of February 28, 2025:
This report provides a transparent view of our financial health and how we allocate funds to support the valuable work we do for our members. It demonstrates financial accountability to our members and ensures compliance with relevant regulations. We encourage you to review the details to see how your contributions are making a difference.
For questions or further details, I am an email away rcharlon@ridgecrest-ca.gov Thank you for your continued support and engagement.
If you need an updated W-9 Form with the CMCA name for your records, click here.
RICCA CHARLON
City Clerk's Association of California Balance Sheet
As of January 31, 2025
200003409 City of Fortuna
400 Advanced Academy Fees Leahy Municipal Clerks Institute (CMC Series 100) - Kallison Leahy12/20/2023 200002902 City of Vista
400 Advanced Academy Fees Leahy Municipal Clerks Institute (CMC Series 200) - Kallison Leahy7/22/2024 200003706 City of Vista
500 Advanced Academy Fees Ota Master Clerks Institute - Johanna Ota 12/19/2023 200002851 City of Union City
400 Advanced Academy Fees Romero Municipal Clerks Institute (MMC Series 100) - Becky Romero3/21/2024 200003377 City of Gardena
500 Advanced Academy Fees Valdovinos Municipal Clerks Institute (CMC Series 300) - Kayla Valdovinos11/18/2024 200004091 City of Oceanside 4800
100 Athenian
100
150 Conference:Advanced Academy Edwards Advanced Academy 2025 2/7/2025 200004481 Sandy City
100 Conference:Advanced Academy Palsgaard Advanced Academy 2025 - Abigail Palsgaard 1/13/2025 200004254 City of Kingsburg
100 Conference:Advanced Academy Rosales Advanced Academy 2025 - Vanessa Rosales 2/5/2025 200004463 City of Antioch
100 Conference:Advanced Academy Stermer Advanced Academy 2025 - Todd Stermer
100 Conference:Advanced Academy Theriot Advanced Academy 2025 - Jill Theriot 1/15/2025 200004325 City of Lake Elsinore
650
75 Conference:All Conference Event Fonseca Adjustment 2/3/2023 200001633 City of Calexico - Calexico, CA
125 Conference:Banquet Tickets Adkisson Banquet Guest Ticket - Elizabeth Adkisson 2/17/2024 200003221 Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA)
125 Conference:Banquet Tickets Arocho Guest Banquet Ticket - Ashton Arocho 2/11/2025 200004494 City of Westminster
125 Conference:Banquet Tickets Black Guest Banquet Ticket - Debra Black 1/14/2025 200004288 City of San Dimas
125 Conference:Banquet Tickets Blair Guest Banquet Ticket - Jessica Blair 2/12/2025 200004497 City of Half Moon Bay
125 Conference:Banquet Tickets Brown Banquet Guest Ticket 1/23/2024 200003030 City of Newport Beach
700
100 Conference:Conference Athenian Dialouge Avrit Athenian Dialogue 2025 - Britt Avrit
200004354 City of Saratoga
100 Conference:Conference Athenian Dialouge Benton Athenian Dialogue 2024 3/5/2024 200003267 City of Twentynine Palms
100 Conference:Conference Athenian Dialouge Bonus Athenian Dialogue 2025 - Marilyn Bonus 1/21/2025 200004360 City of San Gabriel
100 Conference:Conference Athenian Dialouge James Athenian Dialogue - Dillon James
595 Conference:Registration Asistin 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Marissa Asistin1/17/2025 200004350 City of Laguna Niguel
595 Conference:Registration Ayala 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Maria Ayala1/27/2025 200004404 Jurupa Community Services District
595 Conference:Registration Bonus 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Marilyn Bonus1/21/2025 200004360 City of San Gabriel
595 Conference:Registration
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595
595 Conference:Registration
595 Conference:Registration
595
595 Conference:Registration Munoz 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Alondra Munoz1/13/2025 200004220 City of Highland
595 Conference:Registration Post 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Joy Post 1/16/2025 200004342 City of Hawthorne
595 Conference:Registration Rodrigues 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Kimberly Rodrigues1/28/2025 200004421 City of Agoura Hills
595 Conference:Registration Roman 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Krystal Roman1/13/2025 200004279 City of Montclair
595 Conference:Registration Rosales 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Vanessa Rosales2/5/2025 200004463 City of Antioch
595 Conference:Registration Theriot 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Jill Theriot 1/15/2025 200004325 City of Lake Elsinore
595 Conference:Registration Tovar Chavez 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Stacey Tovar Chavez 1/21/2025 200004356 City of Laguna Niguel
595 Conference:Registration Williams-Hunter 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Dayna Williams-Hunter 1/16/2025 200004341 City of Hawthorne 10115
75 Education Workshop Diaz 2025-02-07
ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Danielle Diaz 1/21/2025 200004362 City of Pleasanton
75 Education Workshop Espinoza 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Julia 1/27/2025Espinoza200004400 City of San Jacinto
75 Education Workshop Lara 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Lindsay Lara 1/14/2025 200004300 City of San Rafael
75 Education Workshop Lens 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Miriam Lens 2/5/2025 200004470 City of Hayward
75 Education Workshop Mims 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Dana Mims 1/24/2025 200004396 East Bay Municipal Utility District
75 Education Workshop Plut 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Jozi Plut Plut 1/21/2025 200004355 City of Belmont
75 Education Workshop Rodriguez 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Nicole Rodriguez 1/21/2025 200004363 City of Pleasanton
75 Education Workshop Tipton Workshop Registration - Sharlene Tipton 10/17/2023 200002727 City of Redding
600
300 Job Posting/ Advertising Chaudhry Job Posting 6/27/2024
20 Networking - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only] Charlety
20 Networking - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only] - Joelle Fockler Fockler Networking - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only] - Joelle Fockler10/17/2024 200003999 City of Concord
125 Region 4 Contreras Essentials of Records Management (Sign-in for Member Rate) - Griselda Contreras 9/21/2023 200002675 City of El Monte
75 Training/Meeting Sponsorship Campos Education Workshop - 10/18/2024 - Liana Campos 9/12/2024 200003855 City of Goleta
150 Training:Athenian Dialogue Ahumada Athenian Dialogue - Marco Ahumada 10/24/2024 200004008 Town of Los Altos Hills
75 Training:Athenian Dialogue Bradshaw Creativity, Inc: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way - Khaleah Bradshaw 8/9/2023 200002621 City of Carson
100 Training:Athenian Dialogue Campos Athenian Dialogue, 10/19/2024 - Liana Campos 9/12/2024 200003856 City of Goleta
100 Training:Athenian Dialogue Emmons 1/26/24 - Athenian Dialogue - Siana Emmons 11/30/2023 200002763 City of Fortuna
100
75
100
200
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200 Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Gordon Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): November 21-22, 2024 - Jacquelyn Gordon 9/23/2024 200003945 City of Culver City
250 Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Lafuente Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): August 29 & 30, 2024 - Marc Lafuente6/18/2024 200003651 City of Lake Forest
200 Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Leon Nuts and Bolts (Central): May 9 & 10, 2024 - Dave Leon 4/9/2024 200003442 Santa Clara Valley Water District
200 Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Nock Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): August 29 & 30, 2024 - Lissette Nock6/17/2024 200003612 City of Highland
200 Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Reaster Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): August 29 & 30, 2024 - Kayla Reaster6/17/2024 200003611 City of Oroville
250 Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Royas Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): August 29 & 30, 2024 - Keely Royas 6/17/2024 200003577 City of Ventura
250 Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Stolte Nuts and Bolts (Central): May 9 & 10, 2024 - Mariann Stolte4/19/2024 200003471 City of Tracy
250 Training:Nuts & Bolts North Calleros Nuts and Bolts (Northern): February 8 & 9, 2024 - Desiree Calleros 1/24/2024 200003081
200 Training:Nuts & Bolts North Ithurburn Nuts & Bolts 6/1/23-6/2/23 (Member: Please Sign in) - Hope4/27/2023Ithurburn 200002078 City of Rocklin 2200
250 Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Aguilar Nuts & Bolts (Southern): February 6 & 7, 2025 - Stephanie Aguilar 12/5/2024 200004134 City of Westminster
250 Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Esquivel Nuts & Bolts (Southern): February 6 & 7, 2025 - Ivy Esquivel12/5/2024 200004128 City of Victorville
200 Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Grilley Nuts & Bolts (Southern): February 6 & 7, 2025 - Megan Grilley1/21/2025 200004361 City of Beverly Hills
200 Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Hernandez Nuts & Bolts (Southern): February 6 & 7, 2025 - Araceli Hernandez12/5/2024 200004121 Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District
200 Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Ithurburn Nuts 12/5/2024 200004132 City of Lincoln 1100
125 Webinar Edu Workshop Benjamin Workshop Registration - Charles Benjamin 6/24/2024 200003681 City of Menifee
75 Webinar Edu Workshop Christakes Workshop Registration - Gabrielle Christakes 6/25/2024 200003686 City of Nevada City
75 Webinar Edu Workshop Coates Succession Planning (Member-please sign in) - Toni Coates8/21/2023 200002640 City of Shasta Lake
125 Webinar Edu Workshop Guzman Workshop Registration - Daisy Guzman 6/11/2024 200003562 City of Westminster
75 Webinar Edu Workshop McDowall Workshop Registration - Laura McDowall 6/6/2024 200003543
75 Webinar Edu Workshop Valdovinos Workshop Registration - Kayla Valdovinos 6/24/2024 200003680 City of Oceanside
550
$51,200.00
City Clerk's Association of California Balance Sheet
As of February 28, 2025
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400.00Advanced Academy Fees Municipal Clerks Institute (MMC Series 100) - Edna Aguilar 3/21/2024 200003358Aguilar City of Menifee
400.00Advanced Academy Fees Municipal Clerks Institute (MMC Series 100) - Francisca Alvarado 3/21/2024 200003379Alvarado City of McFarland
400.00Advanced Academy Fees Master Clerks Institute (CMC Series 100) - Vanessa Castillo 12/19/2023 200002875Castillo City of Indio
400.00Advanced Academy Fees Municipal Clerks Institute (MMC Series 100) - Siana Emmons 3/28/2024 200003409Emmons City of Fortuna
400.00Advanced Academy Fees Municipal Clerks Institute (CMC Series 100) - Kallison Leahy 12/20/2023 200002902Leahy City of Vista
400.00Advanced Academy Fees Municipal Clerks Institute (CMC Series 200) - Kallison Leahy 7/22/2024 200003706Leahy City of Vista
500.00Advanced Academy Fees Master Clerks Institute - Johanna Ota 12/19/2023 200002851Ota City of Union City
400.00Advanced Academy Fees Municipal Clerks Institute (MMC Series 100) - Becky Romero 3/21/2024 200003377Romero City of Gardena
500.00Advanced Academy Fees Municipal Clerks Institute (CMC Series 300) - Kayla Valdovinos 11/18/2024 200004091Valdovinos City of Oceanside 3,800.00
100.00Conference:Advanced Academy Advanced Academy 2024 - Roxanne Breceda 2/16/2024 200003214Breceda City of Glendora
100.00Conference:Advanced Academy Advanced Academy 2025 - Jill Theriot 1/15/2025 200004325Theriot City of Lake Elsinore 200.00
125.00Conference:Banquet Tickets Banquet Guest Ticket - Elizabeth Adkisson 2/17/2024 200003221Adkisson Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA)
125.00Conference:Banquet Tickets Guest Banquet Ticket - Ashton Arocho
2/11/2025 200004494Arocho City of Westminster
125.00Conference:Banquet Tickets Guest Banquet Ticket - Debra Black 1/14/2025 200004288Black City of San Dimas
125.00Conference:Banquet Tickets Guest Banquet Ticket - Jessica Blair
2/12/2025 200004497Blair City of Half Moon Bay
125.00Conference:Banquet Tickets Banquet Guest Ticket 1/23/2024 200003030Brown City of Newport Beach 625.00
15,000.00Conference:Exhibitor:Sponsorship 1. Platinum Sponsor - Victoria Grinnings
10,000.00Conference:Exhibitor:Sponsorship 3. Gold Sponsor - Claude Schott
1/30/2025 200004430Grinnings Granicus
1/20/2025 200004351Schott Complete Paperless Solutions LLC
20.00Diamond Annual Partnership Diamond Partner 3/4/2024 200003262Sisson eScribe 25,020.00
595.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Marissa Asistin 1/17/2025 200004350Asistin City of Laguna Niguel
595.00Conference:Registration
650.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Patricia Barajas 2/24/2025 200004514Barajas City of Salinas
650.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Arika Birdsong Miller 2/27/2025 200004530Birdsong MillerTown of Los Altos Hills
595.00Conference:Registration 2024 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Roxanne Breceda 2/16/2024 200003214Breceda City of Glendora
595.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Gloisy Gonzalez-Langarica 1/13/2025 200004235 Gonzalez-LangaricaCity of Monte Sereno
595.00Conference:Registration 2024 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Dillon James 1/24/2024 200003075James City of Atascadero
650.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Alexis Mejia 2/24/2025 200004513Mejia City of Salinas
148.75Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Monica Molina-Connolly1/13/2025 200004224Molina-ConnollyCity of Big Bear Lake
595.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Alondra Munoz 1/13/2025 200004220Munoz City of Highland
650.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Cynthia Nava 2/26/2025 200004523Nava City of Cerritos
595.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Kimberly Rodrigues 1/28/2025 200004421Rodrigues City of Agoura Hills
595.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Jill Theriot 1/15/2025 200004325Theriot City of Lake Elsinore
595.00Conference:Registration 2025 CCAC Annual Conference Registration - Stacey Tovar Chavez 1/21/2025 200004356Tovar ChavezCity of Laguna Niguel 8,103.75
75.00Education Workshop 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Danielle Diaz 1/21/2025 200004362Diaz City of Pleasanton
18.75Education Workshop 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Julia Espinoza1/27/2025 200004400Espinoza City of San Jacinto
75.00Education Workshop 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Lindsay Lara 1/14/2025 200004300Lara City of San Rafael
75.00Education Workshop 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Dana Mims 1/24/2025 200004396Mims East Bay Municipal Utility District
75.00Education Workshop 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Jozi Plut Plut 1/21/2025 200004355Plut City of Belmont
75.00Education Workshop 2025-02-07 ARMA/CCAC Collaborative Education Workshop - Nicole Rodriguez1/21/2025 200004363Rodriguez City of Pleasanton 393.75
75.00Education Workshop Workshop Registration - Sharlene Tipton 10/17/2023 200002727Tipton City of Redding
300.00Job Posting/ Advertising Job Posting 6/27/2024 200003689Chaudhry City of La Quinta
300.00Job Posting/ Advertising Job Posting 12/28/2023 200002925Davis City of Hemet
300.00Job Posting/ Advertising Job Posting 1/20/2025 200004352Eubank Columbia ltd
300.00Job Posting/ Advertising Job Posting 6/28/2024 200003692Juarez Golden Empire Transit District
300.00Job Posting/ Advertising Job Posting 10/3/2023 200002705Reynolds City of Arroyo Grande 1,500.00
125.00Region 4 Essentials of Records Management (Sign-in for Member Rate) - Griselda Contreras9/21/2023 200002675Contreras City of El Monte
75.00Training/Meeting Sponsorship Education Workshop - 10/18/2024 - Liana Campos 9/12/2024 200003855Campos City of Goleta
150.00Training:Athenian Dialogue Athenian Dialogue - Marco Ahumada 10/24/2024 200004008Ahumada Town of Los Altos Hills
75.00Training:Athenian Dialogue Creativity, Inc: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way - Khaleah8/9/2023Bradshaw 200002621Bradshaw City of Carson
100.00Training:Athenian Dialogue Athenian Dialogue, 10/19/2024 - Liana Campos 9/12/2024 200003856Campos City of Goleta
100.00Training:Athenian Dialogue 1/26/24 - Athenian Dialogue - Siana Emmons 11/30/2023 200002763Emmons City of Fortuna
100.00Training:Athenian Dialogue Athenian Dialogue - Dillon James 5/2/2024 200003497James City of Atascadero
75.00Training:Athenian Dialogue Athenian Leadership Dialogue –See Change Clearly: Leveraging Adversity to Sharpe - Janell Martin 10/12/2023 200002720Martin City of Atwater
100.00Training:Athenian Dialogue Athenian Dialogue - Kayla Reaster 9/16/2024 200003861Reaster City of Oroville
100.00Training:Athenian Dialogue 1/26/24 - Athenian Dialogue - Sharlene Tipton 11/30/2023 200002762Tipton City of Redding
100.00Athenian Dialogue Athenian Dialogue 3/5/2024 200003266Benton City of Twentynine Palms
100.00 Conference:Conference Athenian DialougeAthenian Dialogue 2025 - Britt Avrit 1/21/2025 200004354Avrit City of Saratoga
100.00 Conference:Conference Athenian DialougeAthenian Dialogue 2024 3/5/2024 200003267Benton City of Twentynine Palms
100.00 Conference:Conference Athenian DialougeAthenian Dialogue - Dillon James 1/24/2024 200003075James City of Atascadero 1,400.00
200.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): November 21-22, 2024 - Rebecca Evans 9/24/2024 200003958Evans City of Malibu
250.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): August 29 & 30, 2024 - Marc Lafuente 6/18/2024 200003651Lafuente City of Lake Forest
200.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Nuts and Bolts (Central): May 9 & 10, 2024 - Dave Leon 4/9/2024 200003442Leon Santa Clara Valley Water District
200.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): August 29 & 30, 2024 - Lissette Nock 6/17/2024 200003612Nock City of Highland
200.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): August 29 & 30, 2024 - Kayla Reaster 6/17/2024 200003611Reaster City of Oroville
250.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Nuts & Bolts (Virtual): August 29 & 30, 2024 - Keely Royas 6/17/2024 200003577Royas City of Ventura
250.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Central Nuts and Bolts (Central): May 9 & 10, 2024 - Mariann Stolte 4/19/2024 200003471Stolte City of Tracy
250.00Training:Nuts & Bolts North Nuts and Bolts (Northern): February 8 & 9, 2024 - Desiree Calleros 1/24/2024 200003081Calleros
200.00Training:Nuts & Bolts North Nuts & Bolts 6/1/23-6/2/23 (Member: Please Sign in) - Hope Ithurburn 4/27/2023 200002078Ithurburn City of Rocklin
250.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Nuts & Bolts (Southern): February 6 & 7, 2025 - Stephanie Aguilar 12/5/2024 200004134Aguilar City of Westminster
250.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Nuts & Bolts (Southern): February 6 & 7, 2025 - Ivy Esquivel 12/5/2024 200004128Esquivel City of Victorville
200.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Nuts & Bolts (Southern): February 6 & 7, 2025 - Megan Grilley 1/21/2025 200004361Grilley City of Beverly Hills
200.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Nuts & Bolts (Southern): February 6 & 7, 2025 - Araceli Hernandez 12/5/2024 200004121Hernandez Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District
200.00Training:Nuts & Bolts Southern Nuts 12/5/2024 200004132Ithurburn City of Lincoln
2,900.00
125.00Webinar Edu Workshop Workshop Registration - Charles Benjamin
75.00Webinar Edu Workshop Workshop Registration - Gabrielle Christakes
6/24/2024 200003681Benjamin City of Menifee
6/25/2024 200003686Christakes City of Nevada City
75.00Webinar Edu Workshop Succession Planning (Member-please sign in) - Toni Coates 8/21/2023 200002640Coates City of Shasta Lake
125.00Webinar Edu Workshop Workshop Registration - Daisy Guzman
75.00Webinar Edu Workshop Workshop Registration - Laura McDowall
6/11/2024 200003562Guzman City of Westminster
6/6/2024 200003543McDowall
75.00Webinar Edu Workshop Workshop Registration - Kayla Valdovinos 6/24/2024 200003680Valdovinos City of Oceanside
550.00
96.00Padres Game: Guest Padres Game: Guest 4/25/2024 200003484Blair City of Half Moon Bay
110.00Hornblower Dinner Cruise: Guest Hornblower Dinner Cruise: Guest 4/25/2024 200003484Blair City of Half Moon Bay 206.00
20.00 Networking - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only]Networking - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only] 10/17/2024 200004001Charlety City of El Cerrito
20.00 Networking - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only] - Joelle NetworkingFockler - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only] - Joelle Fockler 10/17/2024 200003999Fockler City of Concord
20.00 Networking - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only]Networking - 10/18/24 [CCAC Members Only] 10/17/2024 200004000Moore City of Dublin 60.00
44,833.50
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MAY 14, 2025
CHAPTER 3: Office Structure, Responsibilities, & Leadership
Contact Information: Cassandra Candini-Tilton Region 3 - Central Valley ccandini@ci.manteca.ca.us
JUNE 11, 2025
CHAPTER 4: Community Relations & Communications
Contact Information: Melissa Herman Region 4 - S. San Joaquin Valley mhermann@tulare.ca.gov
JULY 9, 2025
CHAPTER 5: Legislative Procedures
Contact Information: Maribel Hernandez Region 5 - Desert Mountain mhernandez@barstowca.org
AUGUST 13, 2025
CHAPTER 6: Board, Commissions, and Committees
Contact Information: Genoveva Rocha Region 6 - Inland Empire rocha_ge@sbcity.org
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
CHAPTER 7: Meetings, Agendas, Minutes, Follow-up
Contact Information: John Paul Maier Region 7 - Riverside County jmaier@hemetca.gov
OCTOBER 8, 2025
CHAPTER 8: Elections
Contact Information: Norma Wyles Region 8 - Imperial County nwyles@cityofelcentro.org
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
CHAPTER 9: Establishing Districts and Redistricting
Contact Information: Faviola Medina Region 9 – San Diego County faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov