The NALEO 26th Annual Conference will be held June 25-27, 2009 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
As the largest gathering of Latino elected and appointed officials in the nation, the NALEO Conference will attract upwards of 800
participants who will network and discuss key policy issues affecting their constituents across the United States. The NALEO Annual Conference is a unique source of professional development specifically tailored for Latino elected and appointed officials.
Sessions at the Conference are designed to enhance the governance skills of participants and deepen their understanding
of critical policy issues. In turn, they become better policymakers and public servants and are able to translate their knowledge
into strategies for building stronger and healthier communities. With the opportunity to network with colleagues from throughout
the country and various jurisdictions, NALEO Conference participants are able to leverage resources for their communities
across different levels of government.

Key sessions at the NALEO 26th Annual Conference will include information on:

Education
Including sessions on Early Childhood Education, English Language Learners,
Higher Education Access, and Education Reform.

Health
Including sessions on Health Disparities, Chronic Illness, and Federal Health Care Reform.

Municipal and County Issues
Including sessions on creating strong, vibrant and sustainable communities.

The 2010 Census

The Conference will play host to numerous prominent elected and appointed officials. Participants will include high-ranking
representatives from President Obama’s Administration, Members of Congress, the State of California, and State Legislators,
among others. The Annual NALEO Conference, unlike mainstream professional development conferences for elected officials,
presents a unique opportunity for local elected officials to have exclusive access to federal and other national leaders.
Past NALEO Conference participants have had an opportunity to interact with Vice President Al Gore,
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Mel Martinez,
Senator John McCain, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, and presidential candidates.

Every year, the NALEO Conference is held in different regions of the country. Past conferences have been held in such cities as
Denver, Orlando, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Juan, and Washington D.C.

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