Woodland Hills, CA - Mayor Eric Garcetti addressed business and community leaders from across the San Fernando Valley at the United Chamber of Commerce's Annual Mayor's Luncheon, on Wednesday, November 29th 2017, at the Warner Center Mariott. The Mayor touted several of LA's accomplishments over the past years, followed by a discussion of three primary challenges facing the … [Read more...]
Burbank Budget Crisis: Causes and Solutions
Burbank, CA - The City of Burbank currently faces a looming budget deficit of ~$49.4million per year, which represents 29.5% of the City's 2017-2018 budget. This deficit is the result of: A court ruling eliminating ~$11.7million per year in revenue State legislation requiring ~$15.7million per year in pension payments ~$22million per year to address the City's … [Read more...]
Burbank Mayor delivers “State of the City” address
Burbank, CA - Burbank Mayor, Will Rogers, delivered the State of the City address at a luncheon organized by the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Rogers emphasized the theme, "dreams and imagination", looking both at Burbank's history and towards its future. The event was held on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Convention Center. The … [Read more...]
United Chambers support Westbridge Project
Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley and Region Government Affairs Committee adopted a resolution supporting the "Westbridge Project" - a 205-unit mixed-use project at 6648-. The Westbridge Project is a proposed live and work community with 205 residential units, of which 18 are "very low income" units. The project … [Read more...]
United Chambers: Government Affairs recap October 2017
Sherman Oaks, CA - The United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley and Region Government Affairs Committee received updates on several issues at their meeting on Monday, October 16th, 2017. SB623: Water Quality, Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Eveline Bravo, a representative from State Senator Hertzberg's office provided an update on the status of … [Read more...]