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Greetings from Washington D.C., Carlos and I are joining the Mobility 21 transportation delegation visit. We will join many of our transportation members in speaking with one voice on the needs of the Los Angeles region.
Last week, we were in Sacramento with a broad delegation for ACCESS Sacramento. Delegates joined us for more than 30 advocacy meetings with California state officials to discuss policy priorities for the business community in the Los Angeles region. |
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| SAVE-THE-DATE — BOARD MEETING — THURSDAY, JUNE 11 |
We will be hosting our third-quarter Board meeting on Thursday, June 11. This meeting will take place one week after the election. We will provide a debrief on the outcome of the primary election and the path to the November general election. We will also provide an update on the launch of Rally LA.
Further details will be shared over the next couple of weeks. |
| CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF GLOBAL TRADE |
Last call! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us on Wednesday, May 27, for this once-in-a-century World Trade Week Centennial event celebrating 100 years of global trade leadership. We are excited about the lineup of speakers. Register here.
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| PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE |
Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2026–27 May Revision budget proposal last week. This proposal includes targeted business tax changes. The Chamber will monitor the proposed budget as the legislature evaluates each element. The Los Angeles City Council voted to delay the implementation of the Living Wage ordinance with the expectation that a final amended ordinance will be presented this week.
The Los Angeles City Council also voted to place the repeal of the City’s Gross Receipts Tax on the November 2026 ballot.
See our Public Policy Update for the latest Policy news. |
| HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK |
- Thank you to the outstanding group of business and civic leaders who joined us at this year's ACCESS Sacramento delegation trip, representing the diversity and strength of Los Angeles in our state capitol. Please join me in thanking our Presenting sponsor, Kinder Morgan, and fellow Board member Allen Fore for the generous support.
- We welcomed the delegation to Sacramento with a special Pints & Policy conversation featuring California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
- We opened our morning program with a fireside chat featuring California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin, discussing his vision and goals for future transportation investments across the state.
- The delegation met with over 30 legislative offices and other members of the administration, including Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Senate Majority Leader Angelique Ashby, and Los Angeles Delegation Chair Assemblymember Tina McKinnor.
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| L.A. JOBS PAC |
To date, the L.A. Jobs PAC has endorsed several candidates in the County and City of Los Angeles. Below are endorsements that have been completed thus far:
County of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
Thank you to everyone who has supported the L.A. Jobs PAC. Your contributions help ensure the Chamber continues to speak with a strong, unified voice. If you’d like to get involved, please consider contributing here. |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Click here to view the full list of our 2026 L.A. Area Chamber Signature Events.
Fleet Week Reception — Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Register here
Join us for a special VIP reception and exclusive VIP ship tour on one of the arriving vessels during this year's fleet week! View sponsorship opportunities here.
Joint Meeting: Innovation & Technology and Tourism, Entertainment, & Sports Policy Councils — Tuesday, May 26, 10:00 a.m. — Register here
Join this joint meeting with the ITC and TES Policy Councils.
Joint Meeting: Government & Fiscal Affairs and Land Use, Construction & Housing Policy Councils — Thursday, May 28, 9:00 a.m. — Register here
Join this joint meeting with the GFA and LUCH Policy Councils. This meeting will include a review of initiatives for the November ballot.
Homelessness Policy Council — Tuesday, June 2, 9:00 a.m. (Save the Date)
Join the Homelessness Policy Council for a legislative update. More details to come.
Summer Social — June 3, 6:00 p.m. — Register here
The Chamber is bringing networking opportunities for our members. Join us for the kickoff of the Chamber’s Summer Social, a series of gatherings bringing together leaders from across Los Angeles. Enjoy an evening of meaningful connections, great conversation, and refreshments. View sponsorship opportunities here.
Rally L.A. Launch with Deloitte — Friday, June 5, 9:00 a.m.
You are invited to the launch of Rally LA's kickoff event at Deloitte’s Downtown LA office. Hear from LA28 and corporate leaders on supporting small businesses and strengthening community resilience ahead of major events coming to Los Angeles. See the invitation for details.
Welcome Reception for Metropolitan Water District General Manager Shivaji Deshmukh — Wednesday, June 17, 4:00 p.m.
We are excited to be hosting a business community welcome at the Gensler Downtown L.A. office. View sponsorship opportunities here. Register here.
Pancakes & Politics — Tuesday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. (Save the Date)
Join us for the next Pancakes & Politics session with featured speaker Sarah Mahin, Director of Housing for Health, LA County Department of Health Services, hosted at City Club Los Angeles. Additional details and meeting materials will be provided closer to the event date.
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Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
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