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California's homelessness crisis is a humanitarian emergency that shocks our conscience and compels all of us to act with urgency. "
- Mayor of Los Angeles
Eric Garcetti
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Media Highlights
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Van Nuys Airport Association Announces New Appointment to 2018 Board of Directors,
February 26
L.A. County Leaders Seek A Plan To Boost The Supply Of Affordable Housing,
February 26
Debating Agoura Cornerstone
The Acorn,
February 28
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Assembly District 45 Candidates Discuss Business Climate With VICA Members
From left: Ankur Patel, Jesse Gabriel, VICA Chair Lisa Gritzner (
LG Strategies), Presenting Sponsor Samona Caldwell (
State Farm), Tricia Robbins Kasson
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This week, candidates for the special Assembly District 45 election joined VICA members at a special Newsmaker Connection lunch. Jesse Gabriel, Tricia Robbins Kasson, and Ankur Patel answered questions on housing and rent control, California's regulatory climate, early childhood education, and transportation in the San Fernando Valley. Gabriel noted that "if we are not thoughtful about the business climate in California, then we're going to wake up and Austin is going to be the center of innovation and competitiveness." Robbins Kasson agreed, saying "the way that we...do business has changed quite a bit over time....I think we should take a look at those rules [on flex time, exempt status, etc] again and reformulate in a way to allow us to continue to grow as an economy. I would never want to do anything that leaves our workers unprotected, because in order for your business to grow, your workers need to grow with you." Patel emphasized that "it should be local jurisdictions which come up with how to deal with local housing solutions," saying he supported the repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Act, which would allow cities to impose rent control on new buildings. Our thanks to VICA Past Chair Coby King (
High Point Strategies) for moderating the discussion, and to Presenting Sponsor
State Farm.
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Assembly District 39 Forum
Join VICA for a special Newsmaker Connection as the top candidates for Assembly District 39 gather to discuss issues affecting businesses across the San Fernando Valley. This special Election Forum will provide members with the unique opportunity to meet, listen and speak with the AD 39 contenders.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
8:30 - 10 a.m.
VICA Office- 16600 Sherman Way, Suite 170, Van Nuys
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
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DMV Rules Ensure California Drives Innovation on Autonomous Vehicles
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California is a global leader in self-driving car technology, which has largely been developed in the labs of our universities and technology companies. Autonomous vehicle technology has immense potential to bring greater efficiency to our systems of transportation and increase mobility, as well as save lives.
VICA has advocated to ensure that California's laws and regulations serve as a catalyst for continued innovation by providing a pathway to the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles for the public's use.
We welcome the recently-approved Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) regulations for autonomous vehicle testing and public use. These rules strike a balance between ensuring safety and maintaining California's lead in innovating transportation technology. VICA is pleased that the regulations serve to streamline and clarify the process for testing and deployment of driverless cars.
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Last Chance to RSVP Today!
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FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Globe Theatre at
Universal Studios Hollywood
Don't miss this opportunity for Valley business leaders to connect with state lawmakers in an informal and fun setting, during our Annual State Officeholders Dinner.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
(as of 3/2)
SENATORS
Ben Allen
Steven Bradford
Ricardo Lara
Kevin de Leon
Bob Hertzberg
Holly Mitchell
Josh Newman
Henry Stern
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Jerome Horton
Fiona Ma
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ASSEMBLYMEMBERS
Dante Acosta
Heath Flora
Jim Frazier
Laura Friedman
Mike Gipson
Tim Grayson
Chris Holden
Reggie Jones-Sawyer
Miguel Santiago
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Oppose Unnecessary Limits on Efficient Vehicle Options
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VICA opposes Assembly Bill 1745 (Ting), which would
prohibit the sale of any gasoline-powered cars in California after 2040. Beginning January 2040, the Department of Motor Vehicles would be banned from accepting the original registration of a motor vehicle unless it is a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV). This bill unnecessarily limits mobility and transportation options for California families and businesses, and the burden would be felt by those who are unable to afford ZEVs. This bill undermines the progress California has made towards reaching its air quality goals by banning other efficient vehicle technologies. Currently, there are other vehicles available that drivers are purchasing that are not ZEVs, such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Owners of these vehicles benefit from a rebate program and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are released into the air. Under this bill, these types of vehicles would be banned. AB 1745 is an impractical approach towards achieving California's air quality goals and would leave many Californians with an unaffordable choice for mobility and transportation.
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Member Messages:
Get Your Message in VICA Weekly!
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VICA members can promote their business, events and news in VICA Weekly. Member messages are available for $50 per week or $175 for four weeks. Messages are text-based and may not contain more than 70 words. A logo may be added for an additional $5 per week.
For more information or to schedule your member message, contact
Helene@vica.com
or
call (818) 817-0545.
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