by Ashwini Kantak | Jan 21, 2026 | Ask Mary, Elected & Appointed Board Governance
Ask An Expert: Our New Council Member is an "Ideas Guy" By Ashwini Kantak I am an Assistant City Manager and my City Manager has tasked me with assisting with some of the work that flows from the City Council. There’s one fellow who’s a new City Council...
by Shirley Concolino | Nov 6, 2025 | Elected & Appointed Board Governance, Planning, Community, & Economic Development
California’s Senate Bill 707 marks a major update to the way local governments communicate with residents. It is intended to diversify and increase public engagement in local government and to modernize the Ralph M. Brown Act in response to advances in communications...
by Meagan Bringino | Apr 29, 2024 | Elected & Appointed Board Governance
Many City Clerks could use a hand navigating the time-sensitive and complex environment of this year’s ELECTIONS. MRG, LLC offers ELECTION SERVICES from a team of City Clerks who know the territory well. Shirley Concolino, Dawn Bullwinkel and Stephanie Mizuno,...
