Policy Committees
LOC policy committees met March through May 2024 to help set the LOC 2025 legislative agenda.
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
Community and Economic Development
The Community and Economic Development Policy Committee reviews policy decisions and recommends legislative positions and strategies related to: land use; annexation; building codes; housing; homelessness; economic development; and parks and recreation.
Chair: Cathy Clark, Mayor, Keizer
Staff Contact: Ariel Nelson
Community and Economic Development Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule
March 28, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
April 4, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
April 11, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
May 2, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
May 23, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
June 6, 2024 , 1-4 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Energy & Environment
The Energy 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; right-of-way and franchise management; natural gas utilities; and restructuring the electric industry.
Chair: Melanie Kebler, Mayor, Bend
Staff Contact: Nolan Pleše
Energy & Environment Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule
March 20, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 3, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 19, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 1, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 15, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 22, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Finance & Taxation
The Finance and Taxation 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 financing economic development.
Chair: Kenna West, City Manager, Independence
Staff Contact: Lindsay Tenes
Meeting Schedule
March 25, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
April 15, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
May 6, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
May 20, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
June 10, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
June 17, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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; public contracting; collective bargaining; employee benefits; recruiting; hiring and training; and employee records/confidentiality.
Chair: Heidi Lueb, Mayor, Tigard
Staff Contact: Scott Winkels
General Government Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule
April 4, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
April 19, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
May 17, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
May 23, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
June 20, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Broadband, Cybersecurity and Telecommunications
The Broadband, Cybersecurity and Telecommunications 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: Nolan Pleše
Broadband, Cybersecurity and Telecommunications Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule
March 18, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 1, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 15, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 29, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 13, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 20, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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: Jim McCauley
Transportation Committee Roster
Meeting Schedule
March 20, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
April 4, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 18, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
May 2, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 16, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 30, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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
March 19, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 2, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 16, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 30, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 7, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 21, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Zoom