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2025 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors

The California JPIA welcomed members to the Authority campus on Wednesday, July 23, for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors. A quorum of delegates representing 77 member agencies attended the meeting. The Board of Directors, the governing body of the California JPIA, consists of one elected official appointed by each of the 125 member agencies, including 100 cities, 18 joint powers authorities, and seven special districts.

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Executive Committee President Margaret Finlay, representing the City of Duarte, welcomed delegates to the meeting. Representatives reelected Finlay as Executive Committee President. Steve Croft, City of Lakewood; Jennifer Perez, City of Norwalk; and Sonny Santa Ines, City of Bellflower, were also reelected to serve two-year terms as members of the Executive Committee.

Finlay recognized the winners of the 2025 Risk Management Awards. Chief Executive Officer Alex Smith then presented an operational overview and strategic plan, emphasizing coverage programs, member services, risk management resources, and the comprehensive training offerings provided to members. After Smith’s presentation, the meeting was adjourned until the next Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

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