Calabasas Comms. Director Named NATOA President-Elect

CALABASAS, CA — City of Calabasas Communications Director Michael Russo was named 2019-2020 President-Elect of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA).

In the volunteer role, the President-Elect will serve under an incoming President for one year and Russo will take over as President in fall 2020, the City press release said.

"I’m very excited to have this opportunity. With term limits, Board members can serve only two two-year terms, and I was at the end of my service time on the Board. But I wanted to continue serving NATOA and working with a great team of people. It’s a great opportunity to give back to my profession and an honor that membership chose me," said Russo.

NATOA is a local government professional association, providing support to its members on local, state, and federal communications laws, administrative rulings, judicial decisions and technology issues impacting the interests of local governments, the City of Calabasas said. NATOA actively analyzes and addresses emerging issues in areas such as local government communications and internet policy; broadband planning best practices; cable franchising; wireless zoning; new technology initiatives and advancements; and operation of public, education and government access channels, the City of Calabasas said.

"I wish to add my personal congratulations to Michael," said Calabasas Mayor David J. Shapiro. "The City of Calabasas is extremely proud to have its first-ever NATOA National President and Board Member. We are truly lucky to move forward with Michael as our Communications Director."