Government Affairs Committee | Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Mission Statement:
Representing the interests of the business community in local, state and federal legislative issues and to communicate those interests to members, the community and elected officials.

YOUR LEGISLATIVE CONNECTION

The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) monitors and acts on local, state and federal legislation. It also develops relationships with public officials to ensure business input and representation at all levels of government.

Voted Committee of the Year in 2015.

Government Affairs Committee Goals:

Expand periodic joint meetings with area elected officials and CCC Board.
Create public policy (government relations) roundtables.
Sacramento & Washington DC lobbying trips.
Develop methods for broader and larger committee membership.
Develop alliances with industry groups and other advocacy partners.

The GAC meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. This committee does not meet in the month of July.

COMMITTEE OFFICERS

“Being a member of the Chamber’s GAC gives me the opportunity to keep abreast of current legislation and important issues affecting our City and County and to interact with government representatives, all of which is essential to good governance.”
Jackie Peacock, ChairJackie Peacock, Carlsbad Republican Women Federated

“I’m proud to be a member of this committee because we play a critical role in analyzing new laws that affect our local businesses and taking positions on them. We also bring Chamber members closer to government by bringing in government leaders to discuss our issues with us directly.”

Teresa Acosta, Co-ChairACOSTA + PARTNERS

”The Government Affairs Committee offers us a great opportunity to be engaged with Carlsbad businesses and residents who are interested in learning how state and local policy affect us. The committee also influences more in-depth connections with local organizations/businesses, events and our elected officials.”
Haley Wonsley, SecretaryIntesa Communications Group

The Government Affairs Committee is open to ALL Carlsbad Chamber members.

Carlsbad Chamber staff liaison: Joseph Pimentel

For more information or to join the committee, please call at (760) 931-8400 ext. 218. If you would like to receive meeting agendas and notices, please e-mail Joseph Pimentel.