City Leaders Summit to feature special convening with county partners, inspiring keynote speakers, lobby meetings, and more
The full schedule and session descriptions are available in the “schedule” section of the Summit webpage.
The City Leaders Summit is not just an opportunity to advocate for cities’ top legislative priorities at the state Capitol. It is also a chance to meet with county partners and sharpen leadership skills through timely educational sessions.
On April 12, the League of California Cities will hold a special joint convening with the California State Association of Counties on preventing and reducing homelessness. Attendees will hear from both state lawmakers and local leaders as they share their perspectives on this challenging topic, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and resources needed to address this crisis.
The first day also includes a full day of lobbying and briefings on high priority legislative issues, followed by an evening reception hosted by Cal Cities Partners.
April 13 kicks off with keynote speaker Tracy Miller, a former prosecutor with over 25 years of legal experience. Miller was the highest-ranking woman in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the sixth-largest district attorney’s office in the nation. She led the office’s daily operations, including supervising 155 attorneys and operating a $140 million budget.
Miller helps leaders strengthen their interpersonal skills, retain and motivate employees, engage in healthy conflict, set expectations, and increase morale. Miller will coach city officials on how they can increase trust, decrease divisions, and change perceptions by improving their communication skills.
Closing out the summit on April 14 is Scott Lesnick, an author, trainer, and speaker who motivates audiences with powerful, entertaining messages and interactive sessions. Lesnick has spent 24 award-winning years in sales and management at a Berkshire Hathaway Fortune 500 company. He earned a Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association — a distinction given to roughly 17% of its members worldwide
Drawing on his own fascinating life story, Lesnick will discuss how city leaders can successfully navigate change, persevere in the face of adversity, and overcome obstacles to make a big difference in residents’ lives.
Thursday and Friday will also feature several educational sessions on need-to-know topics, including the Surplus Land Act, the future of Homekey, inclusionary housing, fentanyl, organized retail crime, emergency medical services, and more.
The full schedule and session descriptions are available in the “schedule” section of the Summit webpage.
Registration and hotel information
Registration for all three days starts at $625 for city officials from any Cal Cities member city. Summit registration includes admission to all educational sessions, the Wednesday reception, Thursday breakfast and lunch, Friday breakfast, and access to all program materials. The deadline to register is April 5, after which officials must register on-site.
The City Leaders Summit will be held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Sacramento across from the Capitol. The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center is just 15 minutes away from Sacramento International Airport.
A limited number of hotel rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento at a reduced rate for conference attendees that register before March 21. Discounted hotel rooms often sell out early, so advance registration is encouraged.
For more information, visit the City Leaders Summit webpage. For questions about registration, please contact Conference Registrar Megan Dunn. For all other questions, please contact Associate Manager, Event Program, Kayla Boutros.