Political AdvocacyThe Partnership advocates for public policies that support the region's economy and create jobs by:
The Partnership's Legislative Action Committee makes recommendations regarding what public policies to endorse by following principles established by its members over many years. The committee has developed a policy platform which is updated and published every two years in the San Gabriel Valley Legislative Guide. The Platform details the Partnership's positions on key issues including: Job Creation, Business Friendliness, and Economic GrowthThe Partnership Supports:
The Partnership opposes:
Local Economic DevelopmentThe Partnership Supports:
Taxation and Budgetary PolicyThe Partnership Supports:
The Partnership opposes:
Employee-Management RelationsThe Partnership Supports:
The Partnership opposes:
WaterThe Partnership Supports:
Education and Workforce DevelopmentThe Partnership Supports:
The Partnership opposes:
Energy PolicyThe Partnership Supports:
Environmental PolicyThe Partnership Supports:
Transportation and Goods MovementThe Partnership Supports:
Partnership members have access to weekly legislative updates and alerts on decisions effecting the region's business development, workforce development, infrastructure and quality of life objectives through the Partnership's members-only weekly newsletter. Members may also present legislative matters of concern to the Legislative Action Committee for review. The Legislative Action Committee sponsors an annual Legislative Networking Reception that provides local community and business leaders with an opportunity to meet their local, state and federal representatives. The Partnership also hosts an annual San Gabriel Valley delegation reception in Sacramento. For more information on San Gabriel Valley public policy, contact Brad Jensen, Director of Public Policy, at (626) 856-3400. |