Public Policy & Advocacy

Leading through policy advocacy. The L.A. Area Chamber engages with civic leaders and legislators on behalf of the business community. Our efforts help ensure economic prosperity and equity to improve opportunities for the region.

Our member-driven advocacy efforts shape public policy to ensure full economic prosperity and enhance quality of life for the region.

Our Focus

Policy Councils

Chamber members and staff work together with elected officials and industry leaders to develop new public policy and recommend Chamber positions on issues impacting the business community.


EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ▼

The Education & Workforce Development Policy Council convenes local business leaders interested in partnering with educators in an effort to improve public education, expand access to higher education and develop a 21st century workforce capable of competing in a global economy. As a result of the current economic climate, the Council is focused on boosting job recovery for today's workforce while preparing future generations of workers.

 

ENERGY, WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ▼

The Energy, Water & Environmental Sustainability Council focuses on advancing cost-effective policies and programs that ensure reliable and affordable water and energy delivery, improve air quality, promote economic growth and address climate change in Los Angeles through the local development of technologies, businesses and jobs.

 

GOVERNMENT & FISCAL AFFAIRS ▼

The Government & Fiscal Affairs Council serves as the Chamber's primary committee to evaluate legislation and policies that affect the broad business community and civic life including taxes, regulations and government reforms.

 

GLOBAL INITIATIVES ▼

The Global Trade & Foreign Investment Council works to develop programs and events to promote global trade and investment to create regional employment.

 

HEALTH CARE ▼

The Health Care Council of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is a leader in providing the business perspective on key health care issues. The Council supports reform efforts that promote shared responsibility for health care financing, expand access to coverage and quality care and create health professional workforce opportunities.

 

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY ▼

The Innovation & Technology Council identifies and engages with business clusters that have economic growth potential — including signature, emerging and innovative industry groups. The Council aims to promote policies that will strengthen these industries, elevate their global reach, drive job creation and regional economic prosperity.

 

LAND USE, CONSTRUCTION & HOUSING ▼

The Land Use, Construction & Housing Council advocates for planning policies and programs that create sustainable, economically robust communities through smart growth tools, incentive based affordable housing development, reforming the city’s planning and permitting process, addressing L.A. County’s homelessness crisis, improving environmental sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life and connectedness of our region.

 

TRANSPORTATION & GOODS MOVEMENT ▼

The Transportation & Goods Movement Council addresses all issues related to our region’s mobility — highway, rail, air and transit. The council advocates on federal, state and local issues and champions positions that will provide system-wide, regional solutions. The council highlights the importance of transportation and goods movement to the region and nation’s economy, while encouraging balanced and sustainable communities.

 

TOURISM, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS ▼

The Travel, Tourism, and Sports Council brings together influential stakeholders to collaborate on initiatives that support the tourism industry in Los Angeles. The Council’s mission is to advance Los Angeles’ role as a powerful and dynamic region integral to the global economy.

 

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Policy Updates Newsletter

The Chamber’s monthly update on the policy issues that matters most to your business.

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Programs

Pancakes & Politics Series

Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series features distinguished speakers discussing contemporary politics and is designed to foster more dialogue with lawmakers on business issues. This monthly event, sponsored by Accenture, is open to the Chamber's Board of Directors and Circle Level members only. 

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Advocacy Trips

Leading through policy advocacy. The L.A. Area Chamber engages with civic leaders and legislators on behalf the business community. Our efforts help ensure economic prosperity and equity to improve opportunity for the region.
 

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2024 Voter Guide 

Voting is an important civic duty. The Chamber's voter guide informs the business community on recommendations to candidates and to measures that impact their quality of life. See our complete 2024 voter guide.

Voter Guide

 

 

L.A. JOBS PAC

The Chamber's L.A. JOBS Political Action Committee actively supports business friendly candidates and makes political contributions to key initiatives at the local and state levels.

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