About La Mesa Conversations
We believe a city decides better when more of its people are in the conversation.
What we do
La Mesa Conversations hosts public forums, panels, and mixers where residents sit down with city leaders, local experts, and each other. We pick topics that affect daily life in La Mesa, and we try to make the room one where anyone can ask a question.
We are nonpartisan. We don't endorse candidates or ballot measures. At our 2026 candidate forum, every candidate on the ballot was invited to speak.
Where we came from
We began in 2015 as a volunteer group with a simple aim, to broaden and enrich civic dialogue in La Mesa. In 2018 we formed as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation to promote citizen discussion and awareness of civic issues.
We're still run by volunteers. Our board, members, and neighbors do the planning, set up the chairs, and bring the snacks.
Who we work with
We often host with other local groups, including La Mesa First United Methodist Church, United Women in Faith, La Mesa Community Advocacy Group, and Citizens Take Action. We have also worked with Circulate San Diego, and we've been joined by Table Talk, A La Mesa Podcast.