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WASHINGTON - PennZone -- The Latino Leaders Network (LLN), a non-profit organization dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together," will convene the 36th Tribute to Mayors to honor Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award. Hosted by Latino Leaders Network Chairman Mickey Ibarra, the event will take place on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada.

Invited speakers include Nevada Lt. Governor Lisa Cano, University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval, U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez, and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Chair of the USCM Latino Alliance.

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The Hon. Antonio Villaraigosa, the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, will deliver the honoree tribute and present the award.

The event convenes elected officials, policymakers, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders. The event is by-invitation only.

WHEN:
Friday, June 3, 2022
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST

WHERE:
The Edge at Peppermill Casino
2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502

WHAT:
The Tribute to Mayors consists of two 2022 national events — convened during the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) winter and summer meetings. The Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award is presented to a mayor from a city with a significant Latino population who has exhibited an outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together.

WHO:

• Hon. Mickey Ibarra, Chairman and Founder, Latino Leaders Network
• Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque  
• Mayor Regina Romero, City of Tucson
• Mayor Francis X. Suarez, City of Miami (invited)
• Lt. Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead, State of Nevada
• University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval
• Hon. Antonio Villaraigosa, 41st Mayor of Los Angeles

Sponsors

• Bank of America, Walmart (Premier Sponsors)
• HDR, Chick-fil-A (Co-Sponsors)
• Southwest (Co-Sponsor & Official Airline)
• American Petroleum Institute, Target, Airbnb, GEICO (VIP Sponsors)

WHY:
To celebrate outstanding leadership at the city level during the U.S Conference of Mayors annual summer meeting.

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About Latino Leaders Network
The Latino Leaders Network is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together" since 2004 to establish relationships, build unity, and share our personal stories. Mickey Ibarra, Founder and Chairman, served as Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House for President Clinton.