Desert Mountain Division

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The Desert Mountain Division includes cities in Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, and San Bernardino counties, and provides members with the opportunity to exchange ideas and information and share the advantages of cooperative advocacy.  

 

Division Cities
  • Adelanto
  • Apple Valley
  • Barstow
  • Big Bear Lake
  • Bishop
  • California City
  • Hesperia
  • Lancaster
  • Mammoth Lakes
  • Needles
  • Palmdale
  • Ridgecrest
  • Twentynine Palms
  • Victorville
  • Yucca Valley
Division Officers/ Members
The division is guided by an executive committee under the leadership of a division president. Elected city officials and professional city staff attend division meetings throughout the year to share what they are doing and advocate for their interests in Sacramento. Division members also participate in the development of Cal Cities policy through representation on:

  • The Cal Cities Board of Directors;
  • Policy committees;
  • The Annual Conference Resolution committee; and
  • The Annual Conference Program committee.

Division Officers

President - Jim Ellis, Mayor, City of Bishop
Vice President - Art Bishop, Council Member, Town of Apple Valley
Board Director - Scott Nassif, Mayor, Town of Apple Valley
Past President - Randall Putz, Mayor, City of Big Bear Lake
Secretary - Robin Picken, City Clerk, City of Bishop
Contact Your Lawmaker
State Capitol, Room 305
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4016

Senator Scott Wilk (District 21)
State Capitol, Room 4090
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4021

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 319-2036

Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (District 23)
Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 7240
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4004

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (District 4)
Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 7240
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4004

Assembly Member Juan Carrillo (District 39)
Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 4320
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2039

Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia (District 36)
Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 8120
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2036

Assembly Member Chris R. Holden (District 41)
Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 5650
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2041

Assembly Member Greg Wallis (District 47)
Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 4330
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-2047

Division Meetings/ Events

 

Upcoming Division Meetings

2023 Meeting Dates

Friday, February 17
Big Bear Lake
10:00 a.m.

Friday, April 21
Hesperia
10:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 18
CitiPac Gala Chino Airport
6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 16
Mammoth Lakes
10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, September 20
Annual Conference Luncheon

Thursday, November 9
Larry Chimbole Public Service Award Dinner
Meeting location TBD
6:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Conference

October 16-18, 2024
Annual Conference and Expo

Seminar

December 11-13, 2024
City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar

Seminar

December 11-12, 2024
Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar

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Contact Staff


Laura Varela
Regional Public Affairs Manager, Inland Empire and Desert Mountain Divisions
(909) 275-4110

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