New Mayors and Council Members Academy to take place in Northern California and Southern California

Registration is now open for New Mayors and Council Members Academies in Northern California and Southern California.

City council members must navigate a complex set of internal and external challenges and constraints. For new council members especially, it is not always clear what their governance options are. Designed for newly elected officials or seasoned officials wanting a refresher, the New Mayors and Council Members Academy covers the basic legal and practical framework in which city officials operate and provides opportunities to foster relationships with other elected officials.

There are two options for the 2023 New Mayors and Council Members Academy: one in Northern California, Jan. 18-20, 2023, and the other in Southern California, Feb. 1-3, 2023. This year's academies will cover a range of topics, including effective advocacy and key city issues, how the League of California Cities supports you, legal powers and obligations, land use planning, financial responsibilities, and more. 

The deadline to register for the Northern California Academy is Jan. 4, 2023. The deadline to register for the Southern California Academy is Jan. 18, 2023. After the registration deadline has passed, officials must register on-site.

Registration and hotel information

Registration for the New Mayors and Council Members Academy starts at $625 for city officials from any Cal Cities member city. Registration includes admission to all educational sessions, Wednesday lunch, Thursday breakfast and lunch, Friday breakfast, the legislative reception, and access to all program materials.

This year, the Northern California Academy will be held at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento at 1207 L Street in Sacramento. The deadline to reserve a discounted hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento is Dec. 30, 2022.

The Southern California Academy will take place at the Sheraton Universal Hotel at 333 Universal Hollywood Drive in Universal City. The deadline to reserve a discounted hotel room at the Sheraton Universal Hotel is Jan. 10, 2023. Discounted rooms often sell out before the deadline, so register early!

To learn more, visit the New Mayors and Council Members Academy event page. For registration questions, please contact Conference Registrar Megan Dunn. Please direct all other questions to Associate Manager, Event Program, Kayla Boutros.