You Decide: Vote in the March 5th Primary Election

ISSUE NO. 12 | February 23, 2024

5 Things to Know...

#1 You Decide: Vote in the March 5^th Primary Election

On March 5th, the California Primary will shape this Fall’s races for Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, the Los Angeles County District Attorney, and Superior Court Judge positions. Additionally, voters will decide on Prop 1, a Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure.

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce encourages membership to vote on March 5^th and make their voices heard.

Ventura County Star Elections Article

LA County’s Current and Upcoming Elections Information

CA’s Proposition 1 Overview

#2 Chamber Presents Regional Economic Summit on March 20^th

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Economic Summit on Wednesday, March 20th. The event includes a keynote address from Jennifer Barrera, President/CEO of CalChamber and an Economic Forecast presentation by Dr. Matthew Fienup, Executive Director for the Center of Economic Research and Forecasting at California Lutheran University.

Jennifer Barrera will discuss CalChamber policy priorities and their impact on business throughout the state of California. Dr. Matthew Fienup will highlight economic trends in the greater Conejo Valley region and at the state and national level.

Chamber Event Page

#3 House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan Tax Package & Child Tax Credit

In a recent bipartisan move, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reinstate income deductions on business R&D and certain capital investments as well as the child tax credit through 2025. This development underscores a rare bipartisan consensus in the House on measures designed to bolster economic assistance for American families.

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce supports this tax package and the ability for businesses to immediately deduct research and development expenses.

Reuters News Article

#4 California State Legislature Deadline to Introduce Bills Passed

February 16^th marked the deadline for introducing new bills in the California Legislature with a total of 2,124 bills introduced for 2024. Noteworthy bills introduced this year include measures addressing housing, retail theft, unemployment insurance for striking workers, regulations around single-use plastics, repeal of the PUC fixed-rate cap based on income, solar subsidies and initiatives, and health liability for oil and gas companies for nearby illnesses.

CalMatters Summary Article

#5 City of Agoura Hills Seeking Input for Agoura Village Specific Plan Updates

The City of Agoura Hills has been in the process of updating the Agoura Village Specific Plan (AVSP) and is seeking public input on the environmental document. The Plan Update includes many changes including Street Frontage Standards, modifies the Kanan and Agoura roads intersection design, and ensures alignment between the City’s General Plan and the AVSP.

Comments on the AVSP can be forwarded to Denice Thomas at dthomas@agourahillscity.org

Agoura Village Specific Plan Update

Summary of the AVSP Environmental Document

If you have questions regarding Capitol Connection,

contact Josh Gray, Director of Government Affairs & Tourism at

805-370-0035 or jgray@conejochamber.org for more information.