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President's Circle 2008-2009
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Inland Empire Chamber Legislative Alliance.
The Montclair Chamber of Commerce, in its commitment to serving the business community, will actively engage in the legislative process on a local, state, and federal level, as it relates to issues that affect business. Further, this Chamber will openly support those issues and bills that further the interests of business and oppose legislation that is felt to be detrimental to the business climate. In this endeavor, we will actively participate in the Inland Empire Chamber Alliance and follow its lead.
Funding Priorities “There are many competing demands for resources in our state and we must carefully set our funding priorities,” CalChamber President Allan Zaremberg said in announcing the positions voted upon by the Board at its May and September quarterly meetings. “Although a comprehensive water bond will not appear on the November 2008 ballot, we must reserve future debt capacity to address one of the state’s most critical needs. The positions taken by our Board on November ballot measures reflect that priority,” Zaremberg said. Proposition 1A: High Speed Passenger Train Bond Act—Oppose. “California will need to invest at least $50 billion to complete a statewide high speed rail system. There are other projects that mitigate congestion that should be a higher priority,” Zaremberg said. Proposition 2: The Standards for Confining Farm Animals Act—Oppose. “California imposes more restrictions on agriculture and agricultural practices than any other state. These restrictions increase costs to consumers and reduce competitiveness of California’s farmers and ranchers. This measure would severely damage commercial egg production in California, result in the loss of thousands of jobs, hurt school lunch programs and businesses like grocery stores and restaurants, and compromise food safety,” Zaremberg said. Proposition 3: Children’s Hospital Bond Act—Support. “Expanding and improving children’s hospitals is an important health care priority. Without continued investments in medical equipment and facilities, California’s health care system will not be prepared to meet the needs of our expanding population. The children served by these hospitals are in need of specialized services and the hospitals that treat them do so without regard to a family’s ability to pay. This measure will expand capacity and bring hope to critically ill children and their families,” Zaremberg said. Proposition 5: Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act—Oppose. “This measure would reduce penalties for crimes against business and would limit the ability of judges to hold parole violators accountable. Property and white collar crimes are costly for businesses and consumers,” Zaremberg said. Proposition 6: Safe Neighborhoods Act—No Position. Proposition 7: Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008—Oppose. “The CalChamber Board of Directors voted to oppose this measure due to its potential to substantially drive up energy prices in the state,” Zaremberg said. Proposition 10: Renewable Energy & Clean Alternative Fuel Act - Oppose “The reduction of greenhouse gases is a priority for our state; however, this measure is not the most cost-effective way to achieve reductions. Proposition 10 does not allow all technologies to compete for taxpayer dollars. CalChamber has long advocated for sound, cost-effective energy policies that are market-driven and technology or fuel-neutral. Unfortunately, this measure does not meet that test,” Zaremberg said. Proposition 11: The California Voters First Initiative—Support. “CalChamber has long believed that fair redistricting is key to meaningful political reform,” said Allan Zaremberg, CalChamber president and chief executive officer. “The California Voters First Initiative will allow the citizens of California—rather than the Legislature— to create legislative districts that will require elected officials be accountable to the voters.” Proposition 12: Veteran’s Bond Act - Support “California’s business community supports our brave men and women in uniform. This initiative would make today’s wartime veterans eligible for the Cal-Vet loan program, enabling more of them to purchase homes at low interest rates,” said Zaremberg. “The program is self-liquidating and does not impact overall bond indebtedness for the state.” Direct link to the Inland Empire Chamber Legislative Alliance
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