Government Affairs Committee

1. Welcome
The Chamber’s government affairs committee consists of nine Chamber members appointed and empowered by the board of directors to review and analyze all legislation, ordinances, and regulations that may affect our members. Meetings are open to all members to attend and participate, but motions may only be made and voted upon by the nine committee members. Any motions approved by the committee will move to the Chamber’s executive committee and board of directors for final ratification.
 
2. Elected officials and staff

• Josh Kurpies (Assembly Member Richard Bloom)
• Liliana Pond or Rad Nowroozi (Senator Ben Allen)
• Aurelia Friedman (Congressman Ted Lieu)
• Zac Gaidzik (Supervisor Sheila Kuehl)
• Stephanie Venegas (City of Santa Monica)

 
3. Discussion item: Welcoming Mayor Pro Tem Kristin McCowan

4. Discussion item: Updates on the state of unpermitted vending in Santa Monica
Presentation: Greg Morena, The Albright
 
5. Future agenda items

6. Close meeting 
 
The Government Affairs Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. If you have an item you would like addressed by the committee, please submit it by the end of business on the Friday before the meeting.