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2012 ADVOCACY
October 2012 - Chamber Announces Positions for November 2012 Election (link to full release)
Prop 30 - Temporary Taxes to Fund Education. Guaranteed Local Public Safety Funding. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. SUPPORTProp 31 - State Budget. State and Local Government. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute OPPOSE
Proposition 32 - No position
Proposition 33 - No position
Proposition 34 - No position
Proposition 35 - No position
Proposition 36 - No position
Prop 37 - Genetically Engineered Foods. Labeling. Initiative Statute. NEUTRAL
Prop 38 - Tax to Fund Education and Early Childhood Programs. Initiative Statute. OPPOSE
Prop 39 - Tax Treatment for Multistate Businesses. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Funding. Initiative Statute. NEUTRAL
Prop 40 - Redistricting. State Senate Districts. Referendum. SUPPORT
Measure A - County Sales Tax for Parks Measure - NEUTRAL
Former Chamber President and CEO Rick Wells stated, "This is a comprehensive ballot that will have an impact on our economy, our infrastructure and our state for many years to come. Our Governmental Affairs Committee and Board of Directors spent a great deal of time and energy reviewing the nuances and potential effects of these issues. We believe these positions represent fairly the best interests of our members and our community."
The Chamber also endorsed Marc Levine for California State Assembly and Jared Huffman for United States Congress.
Chamber Endorses Marc Levine for State Assembly and SF Chronicle Joins San Rafael Chamber in Levine Endorsement
Chamber SUPPORTS proposal to Expand Wireless Infrastructure
Chamber SUPPORTS Business License Amnesty Program
Chamber SUPPORTS proposed EPS ordinance and makes recommendations to help businesses adjust
Chamber SUPPORTS SMART train planning flexibility
Chamber SUPPORTS Governors Pension reform Package
Chamber SUPPORTS Santa Venetia Development
AB2560 - SUPPORT- The SR Chamber joined the Marin Council of Chambers in SUPPORT of this Bill.
Chamber SUPPORTS Pension ReformChamber Responds to Grady Ranch Announcement
Chamber SUPPORTS Grady Ranch Project at Skywalker Properties
Chamber SUPPORTS North San Rafael Sports Complex
CalChamber Announces List of Job Creator Bills
2013 New Laws Affecting California Employers
Want to know where your legislators stand? Check out their voting records.This report focuses on California legislators' floor votes on bills of priority to the California Chamber of Commerce, and is published in response to numerous requests by member firms and local chambers of commerce that would like a gauge by which to measure their legislator's performance.
To help readers assess legislators' vote records, the charts group bills by areas: economic development, environmental regulation, labor and employment, legal, taxation and workers' compensation.
Winter 2011-2012
Board Announces Endorsement for November 2011 Election:
Mayor: Gary Phillips
City Council: Andrew McCullough
Marin Independent Journal and Marin Builders Association join Chamber by endorsing Gary Phillips for Mayor and Andrew McCullough for City Council
Fundraising Events
Marin Scope Letter to the Editor response from Former President and CEO Rick Wells
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SR Chamber Board Announces Opposition and Encourages Veto of Four State Bills:
CalChamber positions on recent legislation
CalChamber vote record: Major Bills 2011
San Rafael Chamber Positions/Endorsements History:
Summer 2011
Professional Baseball in San Rafael
View Full press release
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California Product Stewardship Council. Support
San Rafael is one of the first Chambers of Commerce to sign on to support the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility.
Read letter of support from the Chamber.
Winter 2010-2011
San Rafael Target Development: Support
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Marin County - Measure S: Support
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Marin County - Measure T: Oppose
December 2010 - Cal Chamber Releases List of Employment Laws Impacting Businesses in 2011 (full story)
Summer 2010
Measure C: Support - This parcel tax will support public library facilities and operations. More Info
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San Rafael Zoning Amendments: Support (View Letter)
"Amended Zoning Ordinance" document.
For more information please contact
Paul Jensen, Planning Manager (415.485.5064)
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Marin Energy Authority: No Position
More Information from North Bay Business Journal
PRO and CONWhat are my Rights as a Customer with MEA? (See Chapter 9 on page 53)
More Information About State or Federal Chamber Issues click on the respective link below:
