The Government Affairs Committee is returning with a brand new format. The GAC will discuss federal, state, and local legislation and prepare any recommended actions for review by the board of directors.
The agenda for this month's meeting can be found here.
1. Welcome
a. The Chamber’s government affairs committee consists of seven 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 seven 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 (Senator Ben Allen)
Aurelia Friedman (Congressman Ted Lieu)
Zac Gaidzik (Supervisor Sheila Kuehl)
Stephanie Venegas (City of Santa Monica)
3. Discussion item: Santa Monica ordinance prohibiting registered lobbyists from serving on boards, commissions, and task forces
Presenter: Stephanie Venegas, City of Santa Monica
4. Discussion item: Protecting the Innovation Economy
Presenter: John Kabateck, National Federation of Independent Business
5. Discussion item: SB 1381, mandatory commercial organics recycling
Presenter: Neal Shapiro, City of Santa Monica - Resource, Recovery, Recycling
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.