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Public Policy Advocacy
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The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership’s Public Policy Advocacy Program is dedicated to promoting public policy decisions that assure the Valley remains globally competitive for attraction, expansion and retention of high-value business.
Legislative Action Committee
The Partnership’s Legislative Action Committee is a comprehensive team of public policy advocates from among the organization’s membership that meets monthly to support the region’s business development, workforce development, and quality of life objectives.
The Committee promotes policies and regulations that help reduce the cost of doing business in California and the Valley; advocates programs that assure the availability of a qualified workforce; and actively support important regional infrastructure projects to improve goods movement, general transportation and effective land use.
The Committee sponsors an annual Legislative Networking Reception which provides local community and business leaders an opportunity to meet with their local, state and federal representatives. The Partnership also hosts an annual San Gabriel Valley Delegation Dinner in Sacramento.
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Legislative Platform
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Transportation
- Issues involving transportation are or utmost in determining the future of our region's economic vitality and quality of life
- Support full funding adn timely completion of three major regional projects
1) Alameda Corridor-East Project (ACE)
2) Gold Line Foothill Extension Phase II (light rail)
3) 710 Freeway Gap Closure
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Goods Movement
- Support efficient methods for movement of goods to market
- Relieve congested roadways for commuters
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Infrastructure
- Support federal and state legislation to fund infrastructure for water, waste disposal, electricity, natural gas, buildings and transportation
- Support Public Private Partnerships that will assist in funding needed projects
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Business/Job Creation
- Oppose anti-business and/or anti-San Gabriel Valley legislation and policies
- Continue to attract and retain jobs by aggressively marketing the San Gabriel Valley as a business-friendly region that is convenient to transportation, housing, and schools
- We support reform of public policies that threaten job creation, business retention, and private investment
- Continue to work for incentives for expansion and retention of manufacturing and other high quality jobs in the San Gabriel Valley
- Support the creation of green jobs and development of this workforce
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Education
- Support for affordable, quality education will keep the San Gabriel Valley competitive in the global economy
- Support policies that improve pre-kindergarten through post-secondary education
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Employee/Employer Relations
- Foster legislation that will allow business and industry flexibility to safely and efficiently manage its employees and develop programs that enhance productivity
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Energy
- Support incentives for energy conservation and use of alternative resources
- Ensure reliability, and maintain affordable rates
- Promote alternative energy technology and sustainability initiatives
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Environmental Regulations
- Monitor and give feed back on AB 32 implementation
- Support continued research and growth in environmental research and green technology without sacrificing economic prosperity or global competitiveness
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Health Care
- Health care is a major concern for the entire state of California
- Increasing efficiency, cutting back on unfunded mandates, promoting affordable coverage, and improving economic competitiveness are some of the most important issues in this sector
- As health care reforms are proposed, it is important to consider the needs of both the state and local businesses
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Legislative
- Strengthen communication while representing business interests with members of the San Gabriel Valley Legislative caucus
- Continue to host legislators at SGVEP events
- Recognize legislators that support SGVEP priorities
- Continue to have the San Gabriel Valley Legislative Caucus meeting at the Partnership office annually
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Redevelopment
- Support local redevelopment agencies by tracking legislation or actions that will harm continued redevelopment or has an adverse effect of local funding
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Water
- Ensuring and increasing the supply and quality of water in the San Gabriel Valley
- Protecting the sources, increasing and maintaining the distribution system of local water are vital to continued growth and success
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