City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar keynote speaker and schedule announced

Mitchell Friedman, a university lecturer and communications consultant, is the keynote speaker for the 2022 City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar. Scheduled for Dec. 7-9 in Monterey, the seminar equips city clerks of all tenures with the tools needed to respond to emerging challenges and conduct routine business.

Friedman, whose career spans three decades and multiple industries, will focus on how city clerks can achieve their goals even when they are not in charge. City clerks are part of the backbone of local government: Getting council members, city managers, and other city leaders to move in lockstep is an integral part of their job.  

This year's seminar will cover a range of topics, including elections, language accessibility and community engagement, multi-generational teams, best practices for working with other city officials, and an update from the Fair Political Practices Commission. 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 $500 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 Nov. 15. Afterward, officials must register on-site.  

This year, the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar will be held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey at 1 Old Golf Course in Monterey, California. Centrally located on the Monterey Peninsula, the hotel is just two miles from the Monterey Regional 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. 7, 2022. Discounted rooms often sell out before the deadline, so register early! A limited number of market-rate hotel rooms may be available after Nov. 7. Call the Hyatt Regency Monterey at (831) 372-1234 to learn more.

For more information, visit the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar webpage. For questions, please contact Conference Registrar Megan Dunn.