The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) is pleased to announce that it has renewed its sponsorship of the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) for the 17th consecutive year. This continued partnership underscores the Authority’s commitment to supporting excellence in city management throughout California.
As the premier advocacy and support organization for city managers, CCMF promotes and encourages excellence in city management in all 483 incorporated municipalities in California. The California JPIA shares CCMF’s dedication to advocating healthy council-manager relations and supporting city managers to ensure thriving communities.
“Sponsorship from organizations like California JPIA is crucial for CCMF’s mission to support the California city management profession,” said Ken Striplin, president of CCMF and city manager of Santa Clarita. “Our sponsors enable us to create a robust network for city managers to connect, learn, and grow.”
A proud Foundation Circle Sponsor since 2015, the California JPIA received the CCMF Corporate Sponsor Award in 2019, recognizing its ongoing support of the city management profession. This long-standing relationship highlights the mutual dedication to enhancing the skills and knowledge of city managers, which ultimately benefits the communities they serve.
“The leadership provided by city managers is essential to local communities, especially when it comes to prioritizing risk management.” said Chief Executive Officer Alex Smith. “We are proud to support CCMF and the valuable resources they make available.”
The California JPIA will sponsor various CCMF events throughout the upcoming program year. The Authority will engage with CCMF members at events like the New & Future City Managers Dinner Reception which supports those beginning their city manager journey.
The Authority’s dedication to city manager education extends to its conference engagements. In February of 2024, Employment Practices Manager Kelly Trainer-Policky moderated a panel focused on addressing complaints against elected officials at the League of California Cities City Managers Conference. This session highlighted strategies for complaint navigation and harassment prevention, demonstrating the direct link between risk mitigation and effective city management.
“We are proud to support educational opportunities that empower city managers to lead with confidence,” said Smith.
The California JPIA looks forward to another year of productive collaboration with CCMF, fostering excellence in city management and supporting the vital role of city managers in California’s communities.
Providing innovative risk management solutions for its public agency partners for more than 45 years, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state, with more than 125 member cities and other governmental agencies. Members actively participate in shaping the organization to provide important coverage for their operations. The California JPIA provides innovative risk management solutions through a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services, including liability, workers’ compensation, pollution, property, and earthquake coverage, as well as extensive training and loss control services. For more information, please visit the California JPIA’s website at cjpia.org.