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Measure EE - Vote No on June 4
Maria S. Salinas on May 31, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
On Tuesday, voters in Los Angeles will head to the polls to vote in a special election. Measure EE – a $500 million dollar per year parcel tax for Los Angeles Unified School District – will be the only item on the ballot (unless you're in CD12).
Building our Relationships in Sacramento
Maria S. Salinas on May 29, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
When it comes to advocating on behalf of the Los Angeles business community, some of the strongest tools we have are our relationships with elected officials and policy makers. Last week, as we traveled with more than 80 Chamber members to Sacramento for our annual ACCESS Sacramento advocacy trip, building relationships with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new administration was our top priority.
Vote No on Measure EE
Maria S. Salinas on May 17, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
On June 4, Los Angeles voters will decide the fate of Los Angeles Unified School District’s Measure EE, a $500 million per year property tax. Measure EE would tax structures on properties annually at a rate of 16 cents a square foot for 12 years on top of the 12 cents currently paid by property owners.
Thinking Globally in L.A.
Maria S. Salinas on May 2, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Today’s global marketplace is evolving faster than ever before, and success requires the ability to connect, compete and respond to market demands on an international scale. The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce convened the global community yesterday at our World Trade Week Kick-off Breakfast, with global leaders sharing insights to success. If we plan to stay competitive globally, we need to foster a supportive platform that helps businesses and our workforce build that capacity.