12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
The League is committed to promoting involvement for all city officials, in order to reflect the diversity of California's cities. Learn about the League’s five Diversity Caucuses, whose purpose is to present yet one more opportunity for city officials who share common interests or characteristics to connect with one another. Membership in these organizations is open to any member of the League, as is participation in any of the caucus meetings or sponsored events.
Join one of our Zoom discussion, where you can meet the caucus leaders, and learn about resources and opportunities to get involved:
African-American Caucus Discussion
The African American Caucus' mission is to represent the interests of African American city officials and the greater African American community within the League of California Cities, the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, and related national organizations.
Facilitator: Marla A. Matime, Executive Director, African-American Caucus, League of California Cities
Joint Meeting: Asian Pacific Islander and Women’s Caucus Discussions
API Caucus The mission of the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus is to support and advance Asian Pacific Islander (API) local elected officials and promote the well-being of the diverse API community throughout the state.
Women’s Caucus The Women’s Caucus is a non-partisan and multicultural organization of local public officials who are dedicated to advancing and empowering women as leaders and advocating for issues that improve the well-being of women and our constituents throughout the state.
Facilitator: Annie Lam, Executive Director, Women’s Caucus and Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, League of California Cities
Latino Caucus Discussion
The Latino Caucus serves as a leader to improve the quality of life, advocate on behalf of the Latino community, and provide, promote, and develop leadership. The Latino Caucus is an effective voice in the development of public policy affecting our cities, constituents, and all of California.
Facilitator: John Arriaga, Executive Director, Latino Caucus, League of California Cities
LGBTQ Caucus Discussion
The mission of the LGBTQ Caucus is to provide LGBTQ municipal officials and their colleagues with a forum to share ideas and develop leadership experience. The LGBTQ Caucus provides resources for city officials to discuss League priorities and issues and offer avenues for communicating with the state's LGBTQ constituency. The LGBTQ Caucus is dedicated to developing advancement opportunities for individuals in the LGBTQ community, to taking leadership roles in community activities and encouraging individuals to seek public office.
Facilitators: Catherine Carlton, President, LGBTQ Caucus, League of California Cities | Kathy Val, Consultant, LGBTQ Caucus, League of California Cities