"The budget deal will maintain the state's ongoing commitment to fiscal prudence
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- SENATOR HOLLY MITCHELL, CHAIR OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE
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Councilman Paul Koretz Joins VICA After Dark
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VICA First Vice Chair Brad Rosenheim (
Rosenheim & Associates
), VICA Board Member Maria Camacho (
LA Rams
), Councilmember Paul Koretz, Mindy Fink (
Buca di Beppo
), Tim Dodd (
Sweet Flower
)
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On Tuesday, VICA held an After Dark with Councilmember Paul Koretz at
Buca di Beppo. Councilman Koretz discussed a variety of topics, focusing mainly on the growing issue of homelessness in Los Angeles, including the recently-released results of the Homeless Count, which found that in spite of over 20,000 individuals being housed, homelessness in the City of Los Angeles increased 16 percent. With the growing number of people on the streets, Koretz expressed his frustration, saying "let the homeless sleep indoors. I don't care if they put their sleeping bags in City Hall".
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Airtel Plaza Hotel
7277 Valjean Ave.,
Van Nuys
Assemblymember Christy Smith
Join VICA for our upcoming After Dark, featuring California State Assemblymember Christy Smith. Attendees enjoy hosted drinks and appetizers as they meet and interact with other prominent business leaders from the community.
VICA After Darks are complimentary to VICA members.
Sponsorships are still available - email Jessica@vica.com or call the
VICA Office at (818) 817-0545
Non-members who are interested in attending are encouraged to contact Cathy
@vica.com.
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ALERT
: City of Los Angeles Minimum Wage Increase
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On July 1st, the minimum wage in Los Angeles will increase to $14.25 an hour for businesses with 26 or more employees, and $13.25 an hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees or not-for-profit organizations. Don't forget to check your 2019 City of Los Angeles Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Poster is up in the relevant languages, too. For more information and to download the poster, visit wagesla.lacity.org. |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
11:30 - 2 P.M.
BURBANK AIRPORT MARRIOTT - 2500 N. HOLLYWOOD WAY, BURBANK
CONFIRMED LOCAL OFFICEHOLDERS
(as of 6/10)
Los Angeles County Supervisors
Kathryn Barger
Sheila Kuehl
Los Angeles City Attorney
Mike Feuer
Los Angeles City Councilmembers
Paul Koretz
Paul Krekorian
City of Burbank
Sharon Springer
City of Pasadena
Terry Tornek
City of San Fernando
Joel Fajardo
City of Calabasas
Fred Gaines
LAUSD Board Members
Nick Melvoin
Scott Schmerelson
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Apply for Citizens' Redistricting Commission to Shape California Governance
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Applications for the Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) are now open on the Shape California's Future website! The Voters FIRST Act of 2008 assigned redistricting authority to California citizens, ensuring that new political boundaries are drawn without bias. Applications to be one of the 14 members on the CRC will be open from June 10 until August 10, 2019.
Don't miss this opportunity to impact California's governance for the next ten years - VICA encourages our members to apply!
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Valley Elected Officials Meet with VICA for Housing Roundtable
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L
ast Friday, VICA members met with Assemblymember Laura Friedman, Assemblymember Luz Rivas,
Senator Henry Stern, Councilmember Paul Koretz, and Los Angeles Department of City Planning Director Vince Bertoni for an important roundtable discussion on housing and homelessness.
During the discussion business leaders and elected officials discussed existing barriers to housing development and policies that could be changed to help developers get through the approval process faster and in turn, increase overall housing production.
The housing crisis has damaged our state's economy and left many working-class families with very few affordable housing options. As this issue continues to impact our city and state, VICA remains committed to continue collaborating with our elected officials and decision makers on strategies to address the housing crisis.
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VICA is currently looking for two individuals to join our dynamic team. The two positions are:
Membership Manager: VICA is looking for a Membership Manager to help recruit new members, retain existing members, sell sponsorships and advertising and develop a strong membership program and ambassador committee. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who wants to facilitate participation and networking in the most influential business community in the Valley.
Legislative Affairs Associate: VICA is looking for a Legislative Affairs Associate to support the legislative affairs team's advocacy efforts for business at the local, state, and federal level. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to work in a fast-paced environment on a wide range of policy issues, with opportunities to learn, grow, and gain valuable networks and experience.
If you or anyone you know would like to work for the most influential business group in the Valley, email a resume and cover letter to
Jessica@vica.com
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Click
here to view the job descriptions.
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Committee Reports
Land Use Committee (6/11)
Hosted by The Garland
- Special guests Samantha Millman, President, and Vahid Khorsand, Vice President, of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission joined the Land Use Committee to discuss trends and issues in local planning.
- The Committee also discussed and recommended positions on three bills: SB 5 (Beall) an Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment Program, SB 521 (Portantino) on a credit program for landlords accepting Section 8 vouchers, and SB 568, on rapid rehousing for college students.
Healthcare Committee (6/13)
Hosted by Valley Presbyterian Hospital
- The Committee heard an update from Elan Shultz, Senior Health Deputy for Supervisor Kuehl, on Behavioral Health Services in LA County and Supervisor Kuehl's priority for the 3rd Supervisorial District.
- Sandy Vangyi, Development Manager for the Northeast Valley Health Corporation, presented to the committee on their efforts to provide medical services to homeless individuals.
- The committee recommended to support AB 1004 (McCarty), which would improve developmental screenings for children ages 0 to 3 years old.
International Trade Committee (6/13)
Hosted by the Port of Los Angeles
- VICA members visited the Port of Los Angeles for an overview of Port operations and economic impact, followed by a boat tour of the harbor. Thank you to the Port of Los Angeles for hosting us!
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Member Messages:
Get Your Message in VICA Weekly!
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VICA members can promote their business, events and news in VICA Weekly. Member messages are available for $50 per week or $175 for four weeks. Messages are text-based and may not contain more than 70 words. A logo may be added for an additional $5 per week. For more information or to schedule your member message, contact
cathy@vica.com
or
call (818) 817-0545.
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