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Adelanto council divided on National League of Cities trip after residents question spending and benefits
Summary
Council members argued for attending the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., citing federal advocacy and networking; residents called for better accounting of past conference benefits and raised ethics concerns during public comment.
Adelanto council members debated attendance at the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C. (March 16–18, 2026), with several members urging expanded participation for Hill meetings, policy insight and networking while some residents questioned whether previous trips delivered measurable benefits.
Councilwoman Evans said national engagement yields unique access: "There's far more value at the National League of Cities than what we get at California League of Cities...you can add Hill Day to your registration at no additional cost and meet with members of Congress to leverage critical messaging that communicates the…
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