Public Policy 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.

Recent Policy Actions:

SDNCC has taken a position on potential legislation that would negatively impact businesses. The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce opposes any increases in business linkage fees, stating that increased fees would negatively impact the San Diego economy, businesses and the regional community.

The Chamber understands and is sympathetic to the need for affordable housing in the city and is a proponent of researching a more comprehensive strategy that would not greatly affect businesses already struggling in this down economy.

California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring, Former California State
Assemblymember Jeff Marston, and San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore
presented to Chamber Members during a Chamber Public Policy Forum in January.

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