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The Chamber engages in public policy advocacy and lobbying efforts at the local, regional, state, and federal levels. Policy positions on issues originate through Chamber member participation in one of the four policy committees that make recommendations on policy positions to the Chamber Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

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INDUSTRY & EXPERT LEADERS

Guest Speaker Appearances

Meet, work with and develop connections with Silicon Valley’s leading businesses and organizations. Every public policy committee meeting you will have the opportunity to have a seat at the table with industry experts and influencers to address and discuss our region's biggest challenges. Below are just a few of the guest speakers that have participated in our public policy committee meetings

Kim Walesh

Former Deputy City Manager and Director of Economic Development, City of San Jose

Laura Curtis

Policy Advocate, CalChamber

Jacky Morales-Ferrand

Director of Housing, City of San Jose

Dhez Woodworth

Economic Development Officer, City of San Jose

Vice Mayor Chappie Jones

San Jose City Council District 1

Public Policy Committee

Restaurant and hospitality

Key Areas of Policy Focus:
• Staffing Recruitment and Retention
• ADA Lawsuit Reform
• Urban Vibrancy & Cleanliness

Virtual Meeting
chamber members only
PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

Competitiveness

Key Areas of Policy Focus:
• Workforce Recruitment & Retention
• City and County Permitting Processes
• City and County Wage Requirements
• City and County Tax Policy
• Access to Quality Healthcare
• City and County Regulatory Code

Virtual Meeting
chamber members only
PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

Housing & Land Use

Key Areas of Policy Focus:
• Availability & Affordability of Workforce Housing
• Commercial Rental Rates
• Availability of Commercial Rental Space
• Open/Green Space

Virtual meeting
chamber members only
PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

Transportation

Key Areas of Policy Focus:
• Employee Travel Time (Auto)
• Employee Travel Time/Access (Public Transportation)
• ParkingSupply Chain Disruptions
• Access/Need of Air Travel
• Shipping of Goods & Services

virtual meeting
chamber members only
PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

Water and Energy

Key Areas of Policy Focus:
• Energy Rates
• Water Rates
• Impacts of Climate Change
• Access to Water
• Access to Energy

virtual meeting
chamber members only
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We are hosting various online webinars providing our SVO members access to business resources, as well as discuss upcoming policy changes that affect business operations. We have invited political and industry experts to lead our webinars to make you our members are up to speed with all of the legislative updates that relate to COVID-19. In case you miss one, you can watch our webinar recordings here!
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