Councilmember Named Treasurer Of LA's League of California Cities

CALABASAS, CA — Calabasas Councilmember James Bozajian was named the Secretary/Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, it was announced Friday. Bozajian was appointed at a ceremony at the League Division’s annual banquet in Bellflower on Thursday, August 1.

He was appointed earlier this year to fill the organization’s vacant Secretary/Treasurer position and will now be sworn in for a full term as 2019-2020 Secretary/Treasurer, the City of Calabasas press release said. In 2020, he will be named Vice President of the organization, and in 2021 he will assume the role of President. The position can only be held by an elected municipal official in Los Angeles County, typically a City Councilmember or Mayor, the press release said.

"I am honored to accept this appointment to help advance issues of importance to cities throughout Los Angeles County," said Bozajian.

The League of California Cities was founded in 1898 and is a statewide "advocacy and educational organization for all California municipalities," the City said. It is the largest organization representing local governments in California, and each of California’s 482 incorporated cities holds membership. The League is divided into regional subdivisions, and the Los Angeles County Division is the largest with 88 incorporated cities.

"Many prominent political leaders have served as President of the Division, including former Los Angeles City Councilmember and Mayor Tom Bradley," the City of Calabasas said. "Several local leaders have also served, including former Agoura Hills City Councilmember Fran Pavley, and Calabasas City Councilmember Dennis Washburn."

Bozajian has also served on the Board of Directors of the California Contract Cities Association since 2008, which is the second-largest municipal organization in California. He served as president from 2011-2012, the press release said.