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.
Click here to view the full agenda packet, or view the agenda summary below.
Introductions
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)
Action item: Request to support Verizon’s acquisition of TracFone
Presenter: Erica Jacquez, Verizon
Requesting member: Verizon
Discussion item: Santa Monica ordinance prohibiting registered lobbyists from serving on boards, commissions, and task forces
Presenter: Stephanie Venegas, City of Santa Monica
Action item: Request to support the Promenade Vitality Plan
Presenter: Stephen Welliver, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
Requesting member: Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
Future agenda items
Thursday Sep 2, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PDT
First Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On Zoom. Link provided upon registration.
No cost. Chamber members only.
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