Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association (California)

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PASADENA CHAMBER BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON STATE BALLOT INITIATIVES   The Board of Directors considered initiatives on the November ballot and made the following recommendations on statewide initiatives: Proposition 2: A statewide bond measure to raise $10 billion for school construction. OPPOSE. The measure was hasitly placed on the ballot without serious consideration or the identification of specific projects or initiatives. Proposition 4: A statewide bond measure to fund climate impacted programs like wildfire and foreset programs, drinking water sustainability, sea level rise and more. SUPPORT. Climate change is real and the Board felt that taking steps now to deal with impacts we are experiencing deserves funding. Proposition 5: Would lower the voting requirement threshold for local measures that would support infrastructure projects and affordable housing development. OPPOSE. This would make it too easy for local governments to impose tax increases on property owners. The current limits imposed by voters previously should remain intact.  Proposition 6: Would limit the use of forced labor in prisons. SUPPORT. The Board felt this is a human rights issue. Alleviating the last vestige of indentured servitude in California is warranted and would likely have little impact on prison budgets, and could help alleviate overcrowding in some prisons and jails who would likely provide early release to prisoners who volunteer to work. Proposition 32: Would raise the minimum wage to $18 per hour in California. OPPOSE. Proposition 33: Would allow local governments to impose rent control on all rental units in California.Would undo the Costa-hawkins Act and allow rent control on units built after February 1, 1995. OPPOSE. This would stifle development of housing in California. Proposition 34: This would require certain health providers to use nearly all revenue received from federal prescription drug programs be spent on patient care. SUPPORT. Appropriate spending of taxpayer money, ie. spending for its intended purpose is a taxpayer protection. Proposition 35: Would make permanent a tax on managed health care insurance plans. This would make more money available for Medical and block lawmakers from using these funds to avoid cuts in other programs. Proposition 36: Would increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking. SUPPORT. It would roll back some of Proposition 47 by aggregating dollar amounts of thefts that can be counted as felonies, increasing penalties for trafficking in fentanyl and more. Before the Board considers positions on ballot measures, our Legislative and Government Affairs Committee reviews and considers each measure. They then make a recommendation to the Board of Directors who may, or may not, follow that recommendation. 

The Board of Directors of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association considered statewide initiatives that will appear on the ballot in November.   Ballot initiatives are first reviewed by the Chamber’s Legislative and Government Affairs Committee.   The Board of Directors considered initiatives on the November ballot and made the following recommendations on statewide initiatives:   Proposition 2: A statewide bond measure to raise $10 billion for school construction. OPPOSE. The measure was hastily placed on the ballot without serious consideration or the identification of specific projects or initiatives.   Proposition 4: A statewide bond measure to fund climate impacted programs like wildfire and forest programs, drinking water sustainability, sea level rise and more. SUPPORT. The Chamber Board felt that taking steps now to deal with impacts such as wildfires, water shortages and more deserves funding.   Proposition 5: Would lower the voting requirement threshold for local measures that would support infrastructure projects and affordable housing development. OPPOSE. The current limits imposed by voters previously should remain intact.   Proposition 6: Would limit the use of forced labor in prisons. SUPPORT. The Chamber Board felt this is a human rights issue. Alleviating the last vestige of indentured servitude in California is warranted and would likely have little impact on prison budgets.   Proposition 32: Would raise the minimum wage to $18 per hour in California. OPPOSE. Minimum wage increases do not have the intended results..   Proposition 33: Would allow local governments to impose rent control on all rental units in California. OPPOSE. Passage would significantly stifle the development of housing in California, exacerbate our housing shortage, and make existing housing less affordable.   Proposition 34: This would require certain health providers to use nearly all revenue received from federal prescription drug programs be spent on patient care. SUPPORT. The appropriate spending of taxpayer money-spending for its intended purpose-is a basic taxpayer protection.   Proposition 35: Would make permanent a tax on managed health care insurance plans. SUPPORT. This would make more money available for Medical and block lawmakers from using these funds to avoid cuts in other programs.   Proposition 36: Would increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking. SUPPORT. Smash and grab thefts, organized shoplifting, the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other drugs would result in more appropriate sentencing. It will make us all safer while maintaining the innovative approach to low-level crime and sentencing put in place by Prop 47 a few years ago.   The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association does not endorse individual candidates. Nor does the Chamber fund campaigns of candidates or those in support or opposition to ballot measures.

Pasadena Chamber quarterly After Hours social and mixer is Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 5pm. Join us at Fogo de Chao at Colorado and Marengo in Pasadena. Fogo provides appetizers and great atmosphere and service. Drinks are available at happy hour prices. Cost is $5 CASH to get in. No need to RSVP, just bring 5 bucks and party with fellow Pasadena Chamber members and friends. You can park in the parking structure at Marengo and Green (for a small fee) or on the street. Join us for festive food and drinks at Happy Hour prices. Bring your friends! I hope to see you there.

Join us for our networking Luncheon Alliance presented by Athens Services We get together on Wednesday, October 2nd at 11:30am at Pasadena Highlands at 1575 East Washington Boulevard in Pasadena for lunch, networking and fun. Gold Leadership Circle member Kaiser Permanente sponsors our networking lunch in October, Call Kelly at 626-795-3355 to reserve your place at lunch or email kelly@pasadena-chamber.org. Or register and pay here: https://lnkd.in/gMr6faH4