Message from the Committee Chair

“Believe it or not, public policy affects every business and its employees in our region. Participating in the San Diego North Chamber’s Public Policy Committee allows you to have a voice and help influence pending legislation, hear directly from elected representatives, meet candidates for office and more. Don’t just sit on the sidelines, make your voice heard!”
- Lance Witmondt, Committee Chair

The Public Policy Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at the Doubletree Golf Resort in Carmel Mountain Ranch. (map)

	(all scheduled committee meetings)

About the Committee

The purpose of the Public Policy Committee is to ensure recommendations presented to the Board of Directors effectively address public policy issues at the local, state, federal and/or international level. The Committee serves to evaluate evolving policy issues on a timely basis and provides oversight and direction on efforts to increase member participation in the Policy Committee process.

The Chamber's Public Policy Committee is charged with identifying key issues and topics related to the business community. The Committee's second objective is to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding positions on candidates for public office, proposed legislation, and ballot initiatives so that the Chamber can pass on a consistent and clear recommendation to its members.

San Diego North Chamber of Commerce supports:

• economic growth through initiatives that support a competitive business climate.
• the idea that taxes should not unfairly burden businesses.
• engaging in and promoting initiatives and partnerships that support a business friendly environment free of obstacles to job growth and development.
• local, state and Federal public finance and regulatory tax issues that have a positive fiscal impact on economic growth opportunities and business operations.
• development, promotion, implementation and maintenance of initiatives and programs that support national security and enhance the positive role that the military community and defense industry have on the community.
• socially responsible environmental regulations and initiatives that support community and business growth.
• transportation initiatives, projects and programs that support economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of products, goods, services and people.
• efforts to stimulate entrepreneurial and venture capital investment.

For more information about how to get involved with the Public Policy Committee contact Debra Rosen

Public Policy Committee Members