Committees — Government Affairs Committee
Vision & Goals
Mark Rhoades, Chair
Government Affairs Meeting Schedule
We enhance the Chamber’s Influence within city government by:
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a. Developing mechanisms for Public Advocacy of Chamber position |
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i. Develop mechanisms for polling Chamber members on current issues in order to mobilize targeted involvement ii. Identify & represent the Chamber at relevant public meetings iii. Initiate Meetings and maintain dialogue with City Council Members and city staff |
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1. Quarterly Roundtable with Mayor, Council & Office of Economic Development (OED) 2. Coordinate with Berkeley Business District Network (BBDN) for leverage within city |
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iv. Consider communication options directly with Berkeley residents |
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1. Direct Mailings 2. Newspaper column (Voice, Daily Cal, Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle) 3. Encourage public and governmental education on important issues by hosting business interactions and conferences on emerging trends |
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v. Grow Leadership East Bay vi. Create and develop an Independent Expenditure Committee |
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b. Promote the Streamlining of the permitting processes for businesses attempting to move or expand within Berkeley, or establish a presence in Berkeley c. Support commissioners, members of council and city staff who support Chamber goals d. Advocate for and Practice Respectful Public Discourse |
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