Culver City, CA - Bird, the first company to participate in the City of Culver City’s six-month trial period for electric scooter sharing, implemented a soft launch in Culver City. To encourage residents to ride safely, a community safety was held on Monday, July 30 at 12:00 p.m., allowing the public to test the scooters, learn the rules of scooter usage, and hear more about … [Read more...]
The Jury Reform Initiative Launches Movement to Address Police Misconduct and Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System
Los Angeles, CA - In an effort to address police misconduct and racial bias in the criminal justice system, the Jury Reform Initiative is launching a nationwide movement with a National Conference in Los Angeles on July 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at 120 South, Double Tree Conference Room BCD, Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. It will be open to the public and attendance is … [Read more...]
United Chambers: Government Affairs Recap, March 2018
Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley and Region Government Affairs Committee passed motions on several issues at their meeting on Monday, March 19th, 2018. The motions were approved by the Executive Board of Directors on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018. Prop 69 and SB 1 In 2017, the California State Legislature passed the SB-1, which … [Read more...]
United Chambers opposes “Middle Class Fiscal Relief Act”
Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce passed a motion opposing The Middle Class Fiscal Relief Act "would impose a surcharge of 10% on the net income of all corporations that is over $1,000,000," and would deposit the income into the Middle Class Fiscal Relief Fund. Funds from this surcharge could be allocated for specific purposes, including fiscal benefits to … [Read more...]
United Chambers supports tax reform, with provisions
Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce passed three motions expressing conditional support for Congress' current efforts to reform the Federal tax code. The motions expressed support for tax reform, provided it: Maintained the property tax deduction Preserved the home mortgage deduction Included full deduction of state and local taxes The first … [Read more...]