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2019 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Lester - Abbott
David Beshay - Beshay Enterprises
Donna San Miguel - California State University San Marcos Kimberly Freize-Uhler - Clear Blue Promotions
Tony Berardino - Cornerstone E & S Insurance Services Al Rubio - DCH Auto Group Temecula
Esther Phahla - Esther N. Phahla, CPA BJ Fazeli - Fazeli Cellars
Kim Kelliher - Grapeline Wine Tours
Robert Rosenstein - The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Associates Leslie Doherty - Leslie Doherty, CPA Peter Baker - Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta
Soledad Escobedo - Pacific Western Bank
Andrew Masiel Sr. - Pechanga Development Corporation Jeff Kurtz - Promenade Temecula
Mike Noon - Prudhomme Associates CPA’s
Paul Nolta - Small Business Development Center Brian Connors - Southwest Healthcare System
Linda Wunderlich - The Valley Business Journal
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Alice Sullivan, President CEO
Laura Turnbow, Chief Operations Officer Katie Cook, Membership Director
Kara Hotz, VYP Director, Membership Coordinator Sharon Lopez, Membership Assistant
Mary Jane Gilson, Membership Sales Associate Jennifer Turnbow, Events Director Brooke Nunn, Events Coordinator
Alyssa Kong, Community Specialist
Amy Sullivan, Community Specialist
COMMITTEES
SWC LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Chair – Greg Morrison, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
VOL.43 IS.1
IN THIS ISSUE
4 Awards Gala Nominees............................................................... pg. 10 SWCLC What a Year it Was........................................................ pg. 15 The Best of the Best: Temecula Restaurant Month............................. pg.
Go online to www.temecula.org to read the full issue of the Temecula Today.
CHAIRMAN’S ELITE CIRCLE MEMBERS
Comsultant – Gene Wunderlich
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Chair – Tena Caracciolo, Insurance All Stars Agency SC MANUFACTURING COUNCIL Chair – Jan Refsdal, Optiforms Chair – Bob Sher, Tension Envelopes VYP Leadership Chair – Ashlee Collins, Southwest Healthcare System
CONTRIBUTORS
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TEMECULA VALLEY RESTAURANT MONTH FEATURES
“THE BEST OF THE BEST” Temecula Valley will celebrate Temecula Valley Restaurant Month during January with “Best of the Best” menu items in Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley Wine Country, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Promenade Temecula, and throughout the destination. The month-long culinary event takes place at the start of the new year, from January 1 to January 31, 2018. For the event, local restaurants have been invited to participate by putting forward what they believe to be their “best” menu item. Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is uniquely situated for premier culinary experiences from fine dining to gastro pubs to artisan farm-to-table to ethnic specialties. The agricultural surroundings of the region give restaurants convenient access to locally-sourced pork, beef, vegetables, citrus, apples, berries, cheese, olive oil, craft beer, spirits, wine – it’s a chef’s dream. Consumers are attracted to fresh, real food found at Temecula Valley restaurants and this year’s focus on “Best of the Best” will be something every guest will want to sink their teeth into.
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Suggested stops include The Vineyard Rose Restaurant at South Coast Winery, Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery, Sangio’s Deli at Cougar Vineyard &Winery, The Restaurant at Avensole Winery, Ballast Point, Karl Strauss, and The Donut Bar. Executive Chef Loren Lawe’s Seared Mediterranean’s Sea Bass is packed with vibrant flavor and is a crowd favorite at The Vineyard Rose Restaurant. The sea bass is prepared with roasted butternut, braised leeks, toasted pine nuts and brown butter. The Pinnacle Restaurant features a Peppercorn Ranch Burger with Black Angus beef, melted Monterrey Jack cheese, cherrywood bacon, lettuce, tomato, and green peppercorn ranch aioli. Sangio’s features their classic Italian deluxe ham, genoa salami, hot capicola, mortadella, provolone, leaf lettuce, roma tomato, onion, roasted red pepper, pepperoncini and deli or creamy Italian dressing. The sandwich comes with choice of potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw or grapes. Avensole Winery proudly showcases their beautiful charcuterie platter with a wine flight.
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Ballast Point serves their California kolsch steak burrito, which is a Santa Maria dry rubbed tri-tip, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese, and fries. Karl Strauss invites people to try Beer Brined Chops, a French-cut pork chops brined in Red Trolley Ale, with sautéed green beans, broccoli, firecracker sauce, and spicy mustard sauce. And for dessert, Donut Bar has a French Toast Donut, which is a raised cinnamon sugar donut turned into “the best French toast you’ve ever had.” During Restaurant Month, residents and visitors are invited to immerse themselves in all things culinary throughout Temecula Valley, such as farmers’ markets, special chef events, cooking classes, wine and brewery tours, and spirit tastings. Temecula Valley’s wealth of fresh, local ingredients paired with innovative chefs, farmers and culinary artisans means consumers can enjoy cuisine as diverse and robust as the region.
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Visit Temecula Valley invites the public to follow the culinary adventure on social media: #DineTemecula, which will feature updates throughout the month-long campaign. “Temecula Taste Bud,” the wildly popular video restaurant reviewer, will again be joining in the fun. Follow his taste buds on YouTube or Facebook to get a sampling of the best Temecula Valley Restaurant Month has to offer. Temecula Valley Restaurant Month is an extension of California Restaurant Month; Visit Temecula Valley and the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce have proudly participated in the statewide event for the past nine years. Get a complete list of all the participating restaurants at VisitTemeculaValley.com, or call (951) 491-6085.
List of Temecula Chamber Member Restaurants: Akash Winery
Corner Bakery Cafe (Ynez Rd.)
Le Coffee Shop
Artisan’s Palate
Craft Brewing Company Tasting Room
Lienzo Charro, Inc.
Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery
Luke’s on Front Street
Rosati’s Pizza Pub
McDonald’s Restaurants
Sizzler Restaurants / BMW Management, Inc.
Aquaterra Restaurant at Pala Mesa Resort Augie’s Coffee Roasters
Cougar Vineyard and Winery
Avensole Winery
Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery
Bamboo House Asian Bistro
Danza del Sol Winery
Baskin Robbins / TOGOS
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
Bel Vino Winery
Dream Dinners Temecula
BJ’s Restaurant
Europa Village
Baily’s Restaurant
Crush & Brew
Bank of Mexican Food, The
Devilicious Eatery
Bean Coffee Roasters
Donut Bar
Beshay Enterprises dba Jack in the Box
E.A.T. Extraordinary Artisan Table
Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant & Market
Falkner Winery
Briar Rose Winery
Broken Yolk Cafe, The Burgers & Beer
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
Callaway Vineyard & Winery Carol’s Restaurant at Baily Winery
Carter Estate Winery & Resort Chick-Fil-A Temecula
Coffee for Compassion Cork Fire Kitchen at Temecula Creek Inn Corner Bakery Cafe (Tem. Pkwy.)
Farmer Boys
Fazeli Cellars Winery
Galway Spirits Distillery Garage Brewing Co.
Gershon Bachus Vintners Goat and Vine, The Gourmet Italia Hart Winery
Hunter Steakhouse
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Journey At Pechanga Karl Strauss Brewing Company Temecula Kre8tive Bites
Leoness Cellars
Richie’s Real American Diner
Lil’ Miss Shortcakes
Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill
Maurice Car’rie Winery
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor
Mexico Cafe, The
Miramonte Winery / Celebration Cellars
Stadium Pizza - Jefferson
Stadium Pizza - Redhawk
Monte De Oro Winery
Tapas Time
Mrs. G’s Hot Pepper Jellies
Temecula Pizza Company
Nestle Tollhouse Cafe
Tilted Kilt Temecula
Oak Mountain Winery
Truly Madly Sweetly Bake Shop
Original Herbivore
Vineyard Rose at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Mount Palomar Winery
Temecula Creek Inn
Naughty Pig Butchery, Inc.
Thornton Winery
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Temecula
Trattoria Toscana Italian Restaurant
Old Town Blues Club
Urbane Cafe
Pacino’s NYC Pizza Pala Mesa Resort
Pauma Valley Country Club Pechanga Resort & Casino Peltzer
Poggio Leano Winery Pro-Team Buns Red Lobster
Relentless Brewing Company
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Wiens Family Cellars Wilson Creek Winery Wine On A Dime Wongz Donutz Yogurt Factory
Zabber Thai Fusion
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CITY OF TEMECULA ANNOUNCES THIS YEARS’ 6TH ANNUAL BROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
On November 8, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., members of the local Temecula Commercial Real Estate community gathered for the 6th Annual Broker of the Year awards presented by the City of Temecula. Held at the Temecula Conference Center, the event recognized the City’s top commercial real estate brokers, who have had an exceptional influence on their community by exemplifying the highest amount of local sales in the commercial real estate industry. Scott Stewart of Lee & Associates and Scott Forest of WestMar, were named this years’ Broker of the Year. “We congratulate these two professionals recognized for their incredible achievements and exemplary professionalism in 2018.” - Stated Christine Damko, Economic Development Manager.
From Left to Right: Scott Stewart, Christine Damko, and Scott Forest
2019 REQUIRED STATE & FEDERAL
LABOR LAW NOTICES
The California Department Of Industrial Relations requires all California businesses with employees to prominently post a number of labor law postings, covering topics such as the minimum wage, health & safety, and other important labor laws, in the workplace. Even if you only employ one person in California you must post required state and federal employment notices in every business location where employees can easily read it. For more information call the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at (951) 676-5090 or online at https://shop.temecula.org/category-s /199.html.
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Join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce for Temecula’s premier golf tournament on Friday May 10th, at the beautiful Temecula Creek Inn. The course features 27-holes of Championship Golf surrounded by over 300 acres of rustic beauty, dramatic elevation changes, sweeping mountain views and year-round sunny weather. Sample delicious wines provided by local Temecula Wineries and learn about what the Temecula Wine Country has to offer.
Temecula’s Premier Golf Tournament Presented by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Friday, May 10, 2019 10:00am Shot Gun Start Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road Brought to you by
THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL
Sponsored by The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Associates, this event is always a sell-out with over 144 golfers to market your business to. The Wine Country Classic tournament combines business networking with a healthy dose of competition. Priced at $175 per golfer, your day includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, goodie bag, and awards banquet dinner. Our sponsorship opportunities also offer a great way to promote your business. Sign up today to guarantee your company is recognized at this premier event! For more information on sponsorships or to play in the tournament, please contact the Chamber at (951) 676-5090 or email Events Director, Jennifer Turnbow at Jennifer@temecula.org
The Valley Business Journal will celebrate 30 years as ‘The Face of Business in Southwest County’ in 2019
The Valley Business Journal, and Publisher/Owner Linda Wunderlich, were recognized by Senator Jeff Stone as 28th Senate District Small Business of the Year in 2018 and have received numerous other awards and recognitions over the years including 2017 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, State of California Winner ‘Journalist of the Year’ as awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and City of Temecula ‘Special Achievement Award’.
Founded in 1989, The Valley Business Journal supports and advocates for our local business community, providing timely information to help businesses. The Journal also supports hundreds of non-profit groups throughout the region who contribute to the quality of life in our communities.
We Congratulate The Valley Business Journal and Publisher for their service to community. People can continue to count on The Valley Business Journal to learn about community events, interesting people, important meetings and other items of interest for both their business and their families.
CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2018 AWARD NOMINEES The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the 2018 Nominees for Business, Citizen, Valley Young Professional and Service/Charitable Organization of the Year. Nominated by member businesses, these nominees demonstrate strong community involvement in management philosophies, everyday operations, and leadership. The TVCC will honor the following companies and individuals at the 53rd Annual Awards Gala on February 23rd at Pechanga Resort & Casino presented by Abbott and Pechanga Resort & Casino. Winners of each category will be announced at the Annual Awards Gala. Back by popular demand, entertainment will be provided by Bonnie Foster Productions. Congratulations to the following businesses and individuals on their nomination. 2018 Bronze Business of the Year Nominees
2018 Sterling Business of the Year Nominees
Ashley Bee Photography / Studio Allure by Ashley Bee California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus Coffee For Compassion Highgate Senior Living Insurance All Stars Agency Jimmy Fu-tography LGC Geo-Environmental, Inc. Mufflers West Murrieta VIP Florist Nimmo Construction Nothing Bundt Cakes - Temecula Thrivent Financial Vinduino, LLC
ANDbio Beshay Enterprises dba Jack in the Box Big Fogg, Inc. Butterfield Animal Hospital Chick-Fil-A Temecula Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Fazeli Cellars Winery Financial Accounting Services Garage Brewing Home Perfect Carpet & Tile Cleaning, Inc. La Pointe Wealth Management The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Associates Luke’s on Front Street Murrieta Valley Surgery Associates, Inc.
Pacific Barcode, Inc. PKC Kuebler, APC Pulido Cleaning & Restoration Rancon Real Estate Ruff and Ready Moving Strachota Insurance Agency Temecula Valley Drywall, Inc. / Timberlake Painting TST Water, LLC Urbane Cafe
2018 Gold Business of the Year Nominees 60 Grit Studios Arizona Tile Atlas Copco Mining and Construction USA, LLC AXEON Water Technologies Garmon Corp. Gosch Ford Temecula Karl Strauss Brewing Company Temecula Neighborhood Healthcare Pacific Barcode, Inc. Peltzer Strachota Insurance Agency Temecula Nissan
2018 Platinum Business of the Year Nominees Abbott Artificial Grass Liquidators, Inc. DCH Auto Group Temecula Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta Mercedes-Benz of Temecula MilliporeSigma Pala Mesa Resort Paradise Buick GMC Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Pechanga Resort & Casino Rancho Family Medical Group The Scotts Company Temecula Creek Inn
2018 Service/Charitable Organization of the Year Nominees All From the Heart Animal Friends of the Valleys-LEAF Assistance League of Temecula Valley Canine Support Teams Circle of Safe-T, Inc. Green Acres Interactive Therapy Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Homes for Heroes Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services River Springs Charter Schools Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School Temecula Dollars for Scholars Temecula Education Foundation Temecula Valley Unified School District Temple Beth Sholom
2018 Citizen of the Year Nominees Adam Ruiz Alex Braicovich Carol Roquemore Cristhian Gironas Ed Miller Gene Wunderlich Greg Morrison Jeffrey Nickerson Jim Oesterling Ken Carlisle Kevin McGrew Kim Gerrish Larry Potter Lynn Effinger Rosie Taranto Roy Paulson Susan Miyamoto Traci Williams
2018 Valley Young Professional of the Year Nominees Donna San Miguel Stephanie Staab
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AT THE 2019 AWARDS GALA SILENT AUCTION! The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala is the party of the year! Join us as we offer the opportunity to promote your business by contributing a product or gift certificate to the Silent Auction packages. Your company will receive recognition in the Silent Auction Program and your business name will be displayed in the Silent Auction area. This event is always a sell-out with over 600 guests in attendance and is a great opportunity to advertise to new customers. The funds raised from this event support the programs and services the Chamber offers to sustain and market the business community. If you would like to participate please contact the Chamber at (951) 676-5090.
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THE TEMECULA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLICATION The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the publication of TEMECULA VALLEY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY. Temecula is a beautiful place to live, work and play. We invite you to share in celebrating our unique community with this amazing “coffee table”-style volume; including more than 200 full-color pages. This quality publication will serve as a wonderful resource for the community, which the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will feature in its ongoing efforts to promote the heritage, culture and strong economy of the region. The book consists of a full-color photographic celebration of the region, featuring the people, places and events of our distinctive community and features full-color photography by Jann Gentry and Jimmy Fu, with accompanying text by Gentry. The book is available for purchase through the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, $49.95 plus tax. The book was produced by HPNbooks of San Antonio, Texas. For more information contact the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce; (951) 676-5090 or laura@temecula.org.
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CREATING COMMUNITY LEADERS
Looking to connect with millennials? With the median age in Temecula being 35, it’s time to join Valley Young Professionals. VYP is a division of the Temecula Chamber for those 21-40 in age to network and get to know one another. It is crucial for the future leaders to become part of the community and get involved now! Membership is discounted for current chamber members and affordable for non-members. Networking mixers, education, and extra recognition are all included! Check it out! For more information contact Kara Hotz, VYP Director at (951) 676-5090 or kara@temecula.org
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Network & celebrate the new year! THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 5:30-7:30PM 42065 ZEVO DRIVE, #7 TEMECULA, CA 92590 FREE FOR VYP MEMBERS | $15 FOR NONMEMBERS
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Thursday, January 3rd 8:30-9:30am – Ambassador Training @ TVCC
Wednesday, January 9th 8:00-9:00am – Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC
Friday, January 4th 8:00-9:30am – Coffee Connection @ TVCC
Thursday, January 10th 8:30-10:00am – Professionals Collective, Women In Business @ TVCC
Tuesday, January 8th 12:00-1:30pm – Business Encounter @ TVCC
CHAMBER
Tuesday, January 15th 9:00-11:00am – SBDC Workshop “How to Start a Small Business” @ TVCC
CALENDAR
Tuesday, February 12th 12-1:30pm – Business Encounter @ TVCC
Tuesday, February 5th 12:00-1:30pm – Power Networking Workshop @ TVCC
Wednesday, February 13th 8:00-9:00am – Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC
Thursday, February 7th 3:30-5:00pm – Open House @ TVCC
Wednesday, February 20th 5:30-7:30pm – TVCC Mixer @ California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus
CALENDAR
Friday, March 1st 8:00-9:30am – Coffee Connection @ TVCC Thursday, March 7th 8:30-9:30am – Ambassador Training @ TVCC Tuesday, March 12th 12-1:30pm – Business Encounter @ TVCC Wednesday, March 13th 8:00-9:00am – Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC Thursday, March 14th 8:30-10:00am – Professionals Collective: Topic TBD @ TVCC
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Tuesday, January 15th 11:30-1:30pm – Southwest California Manufacturing Council – Closed Meeting
Wednesday, January 23rd 7:30-9:15am – Morning Mixer @ BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road, Temecula
Wednesday, January 16th 5:30-7:30pm - TVCC Mixer @ Boys & Girls Club Pechanga Great Oak Clubhouse
Friday, January 25th 12:00-1:30pm – Southwest Legislative Council @ SRCAR, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta
Tuesday, January 22nd 3:30-5:00pm – Ambassador Meeting @ TVCC Ambassadors only
Monday, January 28th 5:30-7:30pm – VYP Mixer @ Galway Spirits, 42065 Zevo Drive, #7, Temecula
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 1st 8:00-9:30am – Coffee Connection @ TVCC
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Saturday, February 23rd 5:30pm-midnight - 53rd Annual Awards Gala @ Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Tuesday, February 26th 3:30-5pm – Ambassador Appreciation @ TBD, Ambassadors Only, RSVP Required
Monday, February 25th 12:00-1:30pm – Southwest California Legislative Council @ SRCAR, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta
Wednesday, February 27th 7:30-9:15am – Morning Mixer @ BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road, Temecula Thursday, February 28th 5:30-7:30pm – VYP Mixer @ Relentless Brewing
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Monday, March 18th 12:00-1:30pm – Southwest California Legislative Council @ SRCAR, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta
SECURE DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION
Tuesday, March 19th 11:30-1:30pm – Southwest California Manufacturing Council – Closed Meeting Wednesday, March 20th 5:30-7:30pm – TVCC Mixer @ TBD Wednesday, March 27th 7:30-9:15am – Morning Mixer @ BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road, Temecula Thursday, March 28th 5:30-7:30pm – VYP Mixer @ TBD
*MEETING TIMES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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L E G I S L A T I V E WHAT A YEAR IT WAS!
the Legislature this session, their votes were instrumental in keeping numerous bills from advancing. If you think some of the bills that did pass were bad, you should have seen some of the bills that didn’t! Once again Governor Brown outdid himself signing more than 1,000 bills that will in some way impact our lives and our businesses. The Governor, signed 11 of the 14 bills supported by the SWCLC and vetoed 7 of our 19 opposed for a 55% vote in accord this year, up from 50% last year. In 2016 the Governor was with us 63%, 47% in 2015, 60% in 2014, 64% in 2013 and 62% in 2012. In his 16 years in office the Governor has been responsible for nearly 20,000 pieces of legislation being made into law. In a meeting with Realtors shortly after taking office in 2011, the Governor reflected on his predecessors habitual signing of 1,000 or more bills every year, asking (rhetorically it seems) if our lives were truly enriched by having 1,000 new laws every year. At the time we had hopes that he would not continue this process which he seemed to find ludicrous. In the end he not only continued the trend but expanded on it when possible.
The Southwest California Legislative Council recently published their yearend report card summarizing our local legislators vote record on bills of importance to our member business community. This session the Council adopted positions on 98 state measures, down slightly from last year’s 104. As customary, the Council endeavors to be as supportive and bi-partisan as possible given the political reality that is Sacramento. The Council SUPPORTED 44 bills and OPPOSED 54. Of those 98, 33 made it all the way through the process to join nearly 1,000 other bills on the Governor’s desk. Of the 33, the Council SUPPORTED 14 and OPPOSED 19. The other measures either died along the tortuous route to passage or were amended beyond recognition and dropped from consideration. There were nearly 3,000 bills, constitutional amendments, resolutions and other issues that were considered by the legislature this year in total.
With a newly elected Democratic super-majority again in place in both chambers of our legislature in Sacramento as well as a new Democratic Governor, 2019 will provide significant challenges and opportunities for our local business community and for our Chamber members. The Southwest California Legislative Council considers it a privilege to advocate on behalf of business interests in Southwest Riverside County. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated Legislators and their local staffs for their support and cooperation in 2018. Thanks also to our sponsors, supporters and Chamber coalition partners.
The SWCLC recognizes it is unrealistic to expect our legislators to vote in accord with the Council on every issue. Sometimes their vote reflects the fact that they have other constituencies with equally compelling but opposing arguments on an issue. However in 2018 both Senators Stone and Morrell voted in accord with the Council 100% and Assembly Members Melendez and Waldron 97%. Their votes are critical because, as President Calvin Coolidge was fond of reminding us, “Sometimes it is more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.” Lacking a Democratic super-majority in
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