Strategy, Policy & Public Affairs

Sharon Neely, Deputy Executive Director
(213) 236-1992 | Email: neely@scag.ca.gov

Regional Services & Public Affairs

The primary responsibility of the Regional Services & Public Affairs division is to maintain and expand governmental, community and private sector participation in the regional planning work of the Southern California Association of Governments. This is accomplished by working with cities and counties, local government officials, community and business interest groups, and the news media.

The Regional Services & Public Affairs division focuses on liaison activities regarding regional plans and projects with City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, and other local agency governing boards; scheduling technical planning workshops, conducting one-on-one meetings with local elected officials, and organizing community outreach forums on regional issues. Regional Services is responsible for member retention and recruitment of cities and counties. Staff also works closely with the Association’s subregional planning partners, including councils of government and groups of cities from designated geographic subregions of Southern California.

The specific charges of the department include Media & Public Affairs and Office of Regional Council Support.

Sylvia Patsaouras, Interim Director
(213) 236-1806 | Email: patsaour@scag.ca.gov