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Governmental Affairs Committee Mission Statement:
To inform, educate, engage and advocate for the Seal Beach Business Community regarding
relevant public policy.
Objectives:
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) is committed to
inform and educate the businesses of Seal Beach regarding relevant legislative and regulatory
issues. The Seal Beach Chamber GAC's fundamental role includes advocating the views of the
business community to our elected officials on public policy and legislation on the local, state and
federal level that might have an impact on the business community. The GAC is a dynamic
volunteer committee of business leaders who meet quarterly to guide the Seal Beach Chamber in
its public policy positions, such as representing the best interests of business through candidate
forums, public policy speakers and providing grassroots network support. It is essential that local
government adopt a pro- business culture that promotes the growth of business and expedites its
development.
2017 -2018 Legislative Agenda:
Important issues that affect businesses in which the Government Affairs Committee takes an
active role include taxation, regulatory assistance, the environment, various codes, utilities,
transportation & parking and more.
Policy - Issue Review:
If you or your companytindustry has an issue that you would like to submit for consideration and
review by the Chamber, please attend a committee meeting. We meet quarterly after our General
Member meetings. If you would be interested in representing your business and industry in this
dynamic and vital committee, your vote will count, and we encourage you to participate. All
issues submitted by the GAC are reviewed by Chamber Board every 31 days.
GAC Meeting Times:
Th. October 12" 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach
Th. January 11" 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach
Th. April 12'" 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach
Th. July 12° 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach
Th. October 11° 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach
2017 -2018 Governmental Affairs Committee Contacts
Chair: Sterling Gary, Director, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. Direct. (714) 559 -7029 email:
sRurK&,wradvisors.com
Co- Choir: Marah B. Fineberg -Kuck, CFP° Director, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. Cell: 858-
361 -8556 email: marah.ftneberv(a)wfadvisors.com
GA City Council Liaison: Shannon Switzer, Director, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. Direct. 562-
628 -5533 email: sswitzer(acratonlaw cam
LACWOC Liaison: Sterling Gary direct. (714) 559 -7029 email: searwawradvisors.com
Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce: (562) 799 -0179, or by e-mail at info sealbeachchambeccom