Women's Caucus

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The League of California Cities Women’s Caucus is a nonpartisan 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. 

We are dedicated to building stronger communities throughout California by supporting our members to lead more effectively and succeed on every level. To learn more, visit the Women's Caucus website

 

Mission, Goals, and Activities

The Women’s Caucus is a nonpartisan 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. To that end, the Caucus has established the following goals: 

  • Offer, as an overarching objective, support and value to our members
  • Provide educational and leadership development opportunities
  • Foster sustainable partnerships and collaborative opportunities to accomplish common goals
  • Provide mentoring and networking opportunities
  • Support targeted policies that benefit women
  • Maintain and increase fundraising to sustain Caucus activities 

Caucus Leadership
  • President - Priya Bhat-Patel, Council Member, Carlsbad
  • First Vice President - Quirina Orozco, Council Member, West Sacramento
  • Second Vice President - Elizabeth Alcantar, Mayor, Cudahy
  • Secretary/Treasurer - Bobbie Singh-Allen, Mayor, Elk Grove
  • Immediate Past President - Ellen Kamei, Council Member, Mountain View
  • Board Member - Jan Arbuckle, Vice Mayor, Grass Valley  
  • Board Member - Cassandra Chase, Council Member, Lakewood
  • Board Member - Beatriz Dieringer, Council Member, Rolling Hills
  • Board Member - Sasha Perez, Council Member, Alhambra
    Education and Events

    Visit the Women's Caucus website. Women's Caucus events are also highlighted in the Cal Cities Advocate.

    How to Join

    To join our movement, please either submit membership dues via the online portal or fill out the membership form and send it with membership dues to:

    League of California Cities - Women's Caucus 
    1400 K Street 
    Sacramento, CA 95814 

    Contact

    Annie V. Lam
    Executive Director
    Women's Caucus

    For general inquiries, please contact Cat DeGuzman