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Adelanto council supports National League of Cities attendance amid resident calls for accountability
Summary
Councilmembers expressed broad support for attending the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., March 16–18, 2026, discussing membership, schedule adjustments to attend pre‑conference events and coordination with lobbyists. Some public commenters questioned past council travel and urged fiscal accountability.
Adelanto councilmembers on Jan. 14 discussed plans for attending the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C. in mid‑March, endorsing participation while emphasizing the need to return value to taxpayers.
Councilwoman Evans said national attendance provides opportunities to meet federal representatives and obtain policy insights and access to Hill Day. "There's far more value at the National League of Cities than what we get at California League of Cities," Evans said, adding that registration and committee participation favor members.
Councilmember Updegrove and Mayor Pro Tem Ramos agreed, urging consistent attendance and asking that more councilmembers participate so the city brings back more ideas. Members discussed arriving March 13 to attend pre‑conference sessions and coordinating with the city’s federal lobbyist.
Public commenters raised concerns about how past travel expenses were spent and asked councilmembers to attend with clear objectives and return substantive reports. One caller said money should be spent responsibly and that attendees should be prepared to participate in sessions rather than using the trip for leisure.
No formal travel approval vote or travel list was recorded in the transcript; council asked staff to follow up on who wishes to attend and to pursue membership benefits to reduce registration costs.
