Hispanic Elected Local Officials


Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) constituency group was established in 1976 to serve as a forum for communication and information exchange among Hispanic local elected officials and their colleagues within the National League of Cities (NLC).

In addition to providing training and information services to its members, HELO also provides guidance to the NLC Board and to its policy committees on major public policy issues affecting the Hispanic and Latino communities.  In recent years, these issues, brought forth by HELO's Board of Directors, have included the education of Hispanic youth, immigration reform, bilingual education, voting rights, and minority business enterprise programs.
HELO welcomes new and returning members each year.  The easiest way to join HELO is by paying annual dues and fees via the November Congress of Cities registration process.  Information about joining and dues and fees is available on the NLC Congress of Cities registration form.  Dues and fees can be paid online in conjunction with the NLC conference registration fee.  Prospective new members may also join throughout the year by filling out the membership application located in the membership brochure and submitting it to NLC via its instructions. 

For additional information about membership, contact Marsena Mitchell at NLC. 

Membership Brochure | Bylaws

 

HELO 2012 Board of Directors

 

The HELO Board of Directors is elected annually at the NLC Congress of Cities from the group’s membership.  Each year, members are encouraged to submit their nominations for service on the Board.  For information about Board nominations and an application form, see the section about membership.

 

President

 

First Vice President

 

Second Vice President

                                

                                

Karen Avilla
City Treasurer
Carson, California

 

Adrienne Foster
Mayor
Roeland Park, Kansas

 

T. Oscar Trevino
Mayor
North Richland Hills, Texas

Board Roster

News

HELO President's Message to HELO Members
 

HELO Focuses on Leadership, Past and Present

At the 2010 Congress of Cities & Exposition in Denver, HELO co-sponsored an NLC Leadership Training Institute (LTI) seminar, "Local Leaders as Conveners for Collaborative Problem Solving."  Also, the HELO bylaws were amended by the membership to implement two-year terms for the officers of HELO.   

2010 HELO Board of Directors Retreat, July 22-24, Dallas, Texas

The HELO Board of Directors gathered in Dallas to review issues such as bylaws, policy development, fundraising, and strategic planning.

Retreat Presentation:
Immigration Policy: National Issues & Trends

Past Event Programs

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