Full City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar schedule available

If past years are any guide, the 2024 election cycle will test the mental strength and tenacity of city clerks throughout California. The City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar — Dec. 13-15 — is here to help.

Headlining this year’s seminar is keynote speaker Michael Wigge. An adventurer, coach, and award-winning speaker, Wigge will draw on his adventures to help city clerks navigate obstacles with resilience and strength. Wigge’s work has been featured on “The Today Show,” “The Tonight Show,” and top media outlets. His adventures were once documented through the PBS show, “How to Travel the World for FREE.”

The seminar helps city clerks of all tenures respond to emerging challenges and conduct routine business. The 2023 seminar will cover a range of topics, including the Brown Act, council member onboarding, new election laws, and how to respond to internal election interference. There will also be beginner- and advanced-level sessions on the Political Reform Act and city clerks’ roles as election officials.

To view the full schedule and session descriptions, visit the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar webpage.

Registration and hotel information 

Registration for the full seminar starts at $550 for city officials from any Cal Cities member city. Seminar registration includes admission to all educational sessions, the Wednesday evening reception, Thursday breakfast and lunch, Friday breakfast, and access to all program materials. The deadline to register is Dec. 6. Afterward, officials must register on-site if space is available.  

This year, the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar is at the San Diego Mission Bay Hotel. Located in Mission Bay, the hotel is just six miles from San Diego International Airport and offers complimentary self-parking for hotel guests.

A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a reduced rate for seminar attendees. The deadline to reserve a discounted hotel room is Nov. 21. Discounted rooms often sell out before the deadline, so register early! A limited number of market-rate hotel rooms may be available after Nov. 21.

For more information, visit the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar webpage. For registration questions, please contact Conference Registrar Megan Dunn. If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, please email Amy Wade. For all other questions, please contact Kayla Boutros.