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. Action item: Support SB 1290 - changes to statewide sidewalk vending law and retail food code

Requesting member: Greg Morena

Presentation: Rad Nowroozi, Sen. Ben Allen

4. Action item: Support AB 1845 - Changes to water infrastructure procurement process

Requesting member: Christine Frey, Metropolitan Water District

Presentation: Christine Frey, Metropolitan Water District

5. Action item: Support AB 2097 - Prohibits mandatory parking within ½ mile of transit

Requesting member: Pam O'Connor

Presentation: Pam O'Connor

6. Action item: Support AB 2572 - Workforce/education grants

Requesting member: Becky Warren, Elevate Public Affairs

Presentation: Becky Warren, Elevate Public Affairs

Government Affairs Committee

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Date and Time

Thursday Mar 3, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST

First Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted.

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On Zoom. Link provided upon registration.

Fees/Admission

No cost. Chamber members only.

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