State Legislators Vote Record by Cal Chamber
2012 Vote Record
Legislative Business Affairs
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Office of Governor Brown
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (Beginning 2013)
Santa Fe Springs District Office
11627 East Telegraph Road, #100
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Phone: (562) 801-2134
Fax: (562) 949-9144
Santa Fe Springs District Office
11627 East Telegraph Road, #100
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Phone: (562) 801-2134
Fax: (562) 949-9144
Senator Diane Feinstein
11111 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste 915
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310 914 7300
Fax: 310 914 7318
11111 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste 915
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310 914 7300
Fax: 310 914 7318
Senator Barbara Boxer
312 N. Spring St, Ste 1748
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213 894 5000
Fax: 202 224 0357
312 N. Spring St, Ste 1748
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213 894 5000
Fax: 202 224 0357
State Senator Ed Hernandez
24th District Office
100 S. Vincent Ave #401
West Covina, CA 91790
Phone: 626-430-2499
Fax: 626-430-2494
24th District Office
100 S. Vincent Ave #401
West Covina, CA 91790
Phone: 626-430-2499
Fax: 626-430-2494
Assemblyman Roger Hernandez
57th District Office
100 N. Barranca St. Ste 895
West Covina, CA 91791
Phone: 626 960 4457
Fax: 626 960 1310
57th District Office
100 N. Barranca St. Ste 895
West Covina, CA 91791
Phone: 626 960 4457
Fax: 626 960 1310
LA County Supervisor Gloria Molina
El Monte Field Office
3400 Aerojet Ave, Ste 240
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: 626 350 4500
Email: molina@bos.lacounty.gov
El Monte Field Office
3400 Aerojet Ave, Ste 240
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: 626 350 4500
Email: molina@bos.lacounty.gov
San Gabriel Valley Legislative Coalition of Chambers
Overview of the SGV Coalition's Positions:
- Government - Support the functions of government to enhance the economic base of private enterprise and businesses in the San Gabriel Valley.
- Energy - Support efforts to develop and sustain safe, reliable and efficient cost effective sources of energy in order to maintain a viable business environment and robust economy in the San Gabriel Valley.
- Health Care - Preserve human dignity and access to basic services.
- Infrastructure and Environment - Support the maintenance and required improvement of the infrastructure to support the needs of the existing population and growth, which stimulates the economy.
- Labor - Foster legislation that will allow business and industry flexibility to safely and efficiently manage its employees and develop programs that enhance productivity.
- Regulations - Support efforts to encourage new businesses and retain existing businesses by reforming the burdensome regulatory process.
- Transportation - Support development and expansion of the transportation network.
- Education - Support a robust educational program as a business and community asset in order to provide a qualified workforce, stimulate thoughtful consumerism, and inventive entrepreneurship to prepare responsible business leaders.
- Click here to see the complete legislative platform.
- Coalition Website
San Gabriel Valley Legislative Coalition of Chambers OPPOSE the Clean Water Clean Beaches Measure (StormWater TAX/Fee)
Saving water is a good cause, but we believe the proposed legislation is not yet ready for prime time, because:
1) It currently has no provision for reducing the parcel fee for landowners who have invested in stopping or reducing the storm runoff from their property.
2) It currently has no sunset clause for evaluation of the program
3) The formula for the parcel fee does not explicitly measure store water runoff, but measures the percentage of impervious area. While somewhat correlated to runoff, it does not take into consideration water capture by a landowner.
We encourage all LA County property owners to return a letter of protest by the January 15, 2013 deadline. A form is below.
1) It currently has no provision for reducing the parcel fee for landowners who have invested in stopping or reducing the storm runoff from their property.
2) It currently has no sunset clause for evaluation of the program
3) The formula for the parcel fee does not explicitly measure store water runoff, but measures the percentage of impervious area. While somewhat correlated to runoff, it does not take into consideration water capture by a landowner.
We encourage all LA County property owners to return a letter of protest by the January 15, 2013 deadline. A form is below.
The California Constitution requires that a proposed fee go through a two-step approval process, which includes both a public hearing and an election. As the governing body of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles will hold a public hearing on: January 15, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
A Notice of Public Hearing has been mailed to all property owners within the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. An example notice is shown here. A Spanish Language notice is available at http://www.lacountycleanwater.org
At the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors will receive oral and written testimony about the proposed clean water fee. Any property owner may testify or file a written protest with the Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors at any time before the end of the public hearing. A written protest must identify the parcel address and assessor's parcel number, and must be signed by the property owner or an authorized representative. You may write a letter or use the protest form below and mail to:
Executive Officer
Board of Supervisors
P.O. Box 866006
Los Angeles, CA 90086
The Board of Supervisors may continue the hearing at a future date. If the Board of Supervisors has not received written protests against the fee by a majority of property owners before the end of the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors may authorize an election to approve the fee.
Parcel fee protest form.pdf
click to download Thank you to those who helped us send a message to Metro by voting no on Measure J. We are hopefull that Metro will rethink its position and agree to fulfill the original promises made to the SGV. Once they do so we will wholeheartedly back a new measure extending the tax.
The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce AND San Gabriel Valley Legislative Coalition of Chambers OPPOSE Measure J
Why would so many in the San Gabriel Valley oppose much needed transportation funds? Because Metro lied to us back in 2008. As one member of the SGVLCC stated during recent discussions "Fool me once, shame on you, Fool me twice, nope not this time". In 2008 many of us literally "Walked the Line" and attended Metro board meeting advocating for the Gold Line Foothill Extension to be placed in the Long Range Plan. Mostly to no avail. Then we had a promose of hope when the SGV banded together to oppose Measure R (2008). Metro printed a rebuttal letter in the 2008 Sample Ballot stating that they were funding the Gold Line to Claremont (the county line). See the actual text in the link below.
Earlier this year (2012) Metro is now on record saying that there will be NO FURTHER funding beyond Azusa with the original Measure R funds nor with this new 30 year extension of funding! Metro cares only about the projects on the west side of LA county, though they are quite willing to take the taxes from the San Gabriel Valley.
Please join us in telling Metro NO!-- Vote NO on Measure J.
Earlier this year (2012) Metro is now on record saying that there will be NO FURTHER funding beyond Azusa with the original Measure R funds nor with this new 30 year extension of funding! Metro cares only about the projects on the west side of LA county, though they are quite willing to take the taxes from the San Gabriel Valley.
Please join us in telling Metro NO!-- Vote NO on Measure J.
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Overview of the Irwindale Chamber's Legislative Priorities
- Government - Support the functions of government to enhance the economic base of private enterprise and Irwindale businesses.
- Health Care - Preserve human dignity and access to basic services as a right of all citizens.
- Energy - Support efforts to develop and sustain safe, reliable and efficient cost effective sources of energy in order to maintain a viable business environment and robust economy in the SGV.
- Infrastructure and Environment - Support the maintenance and required improvement of the infrastructure to support the needs of the existing population and growth, which stimulates the economy.
- Labor - Foster legislation that will allow business and industry flexibility to safely and efficiently manage its employees and develop programs that enhance productivity.
- Regulations - Support efforts to encourage new businesses and retain existing businesses by reforming the burdensome regulatory process.
- Transportation - Support development and expansion of the transportation network.
- For specific information on the Chamber's legislative priorities, a complete brochure is available for viewing here.
CalChamber Links
San Gabriel Valley Public Affairs Network
The San Gabriel Public Affairs Network (PAN) is an organization focused on promoting the common interests of public affairs professionals in the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding area. Its mission is to provide information, tools and resources that will enhance public affairs professionals, business leaders and elected officials to understand current issues affecting the San Gabriel Valley region and California.
The San Gabriel Public Affairs Network provides many important member benefits, including:
- Access to key public policy leaders and information through periodic electronic communications and luncheon forums. The San Gabriel Valley Public Affairs Network provides speakers and experts that can present information on current issues affecting the San Gabriel Valley and California.
- Promotes networking opportunities for public affairs professionals, business and industry leaders and key legislative staff and elected officials.
- Creates relationships among members that facilitate the ability to seek advice and counsel from peers on problems and opportunities facing the public affairs industry as well as regional issues facing the San Gabriel Valley.
- Provides sponsorship opportunities for companies in the San Gabriel Valley and provides an excellent way for corporate leaders to have access and discussions with key public policy leaders.
- For more details please see the SGV PAN webpage here.