Small and Rural Cities Member Group
Small and rural cities share many common challenges and interests that often differ from those experienced by larger cities. The purpose of the Small and Rural Cities Member Group is to provide a forum for members of small and rural cities to collaborate, share ideas and best practices, discuss challenges, and identify practical solutions to issues impacting their communities.
**Small cities are cities with a population under 30,000**
Click to view the 2026-2027 Small and Rural Cities Member Group Workplan.
About
- Strengthen engagement of small and rural cities within Cal Cities.
- Facilitate collaboration and information sharing among small and rural cities.
- Support peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities.
- To connect with other members and share resources, join the Small and Rural Cities Community here.
- Submit your ideas for sessions and webinars about topics relevant to small and rural cities
- Visit this webpage regularly for updates about upcoming meetings, conference calls, and webinars
- Chair: Kevin Bash, Council Member, City of Norco
- Vice-Chair: Jan Clark-Crets, Mayor, Town of Loomis
- Board Liaison: Jan Arbuckle, Council Member, City of Grass Valley
The Member Group will be governed by a nine-member leadership board designed to maintain geographic representation from Northern, Central, and Southern California, as well as balanced representation from small and rural communities throughout the state.
The leadership board will consist of the following:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Cal Cities Board Liaison
- Five At-Large Representatives
- Past Chair (when applicable)
The At-Large Representative positions will be filled through an application or appointment process. At-Large Representative applications will be out soon.
Contact Staff
Meghan McKelvey
Senior Member Services Manager
(916) 658-8253
mmckelvey@calcities.org
Contact Staff
Veronica Velazquez
Administrative Specialist, Education and Member Services
916-658-8273
vvelazquez@calcities.org