Advocacy

Business Advocacy Speaker Series

The Business Advocacy Speaker Series monitors legislation, environmental statutes, and political issues of concern that may impact the business environment in Irvine and neighboring cities. Speakers provide insight on issues and projects affecting businesses, members, and residents in greater Irvine. Meetings are held bi-monthly and are open to Greater Irvine Chamber members only.

Legislative Scorecard

The Greater Irvine Chamber, through its vigilant monitoring of business legislation, provides a platform for members to influence and shape proposed local, state, and federal laws that may impact business. This unique opportunity allows members to directly impact issues that matter to their business.

To become involved, follow and take action on proposed legislation by joining coalitions and communicating with elected representatives and lawmakers as the Greater Irvine Chamber shares those opportunities. Appear with the Greater Irvine Chamber at Irvine City Council meetings when issues affecting business are addressed.

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Public Policy Council

The Greater Irvine Chamber Public Policy Council is a Chamber Board of Directors-appointed body of individuals representing a diverse cross-section of industry verticals. The Council reviews legislation and regulation to formulate positions in support, opposition, or neutrality on issues that affect the membership of the Chamber. The Council is responsible for culminating these positions in the Chamber’s public policy handbook, which contains a public policy platform adopted by the Chamber’s Board of Directors biennially. The Council also advises the Greater Irvine Chamber Board and professional staff on public policy for emergent issues.

Greater Irvine Chamber Public Policy Council roster:

Chair, Cynthia Quimby, Government Relations Manager, Southern California Edison
Sherry Main, Vice Chancellor, Strategic Comm & Public Affairs, University of California, Irvine
Steve LaMotte, Sr. Director, Government Relations, Irvine Company
Christine Compton, Government Relations Manager, Irvine Ranch Water District
Isaiah Leslie, CEO, Regal Court Reporting, Inc.
Alexis Leicht, Government Relations Representative, Orange County Transportation Authority
Heather Villarreal, Government Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
P. Alberto Sandoval, Director, Community & Government Relations, University of California, Irvine

Adriana Galdamez, Government Affairs Manager, Cox Communications
Clarissa Serpas, Southern California Gas Company, A Sempra Energy Utility
Kristen Pugh, Vice President, Advocacy & Government Relations, MemorialCare
Wayne Brown, Deputy Director Government Relations, Transportation Corridor Agencies
Peter Mackler, Executive Director, HC Policy & Advocacy, Community & Government Relations, City of Hope, Orange County Cancer Center
Emily Grant, Sr. Director, Public Affairs, Irvine Company
Dan Vozenilek, External Affairs, AT&T
Jeff Corless, CEO, Venture Strategic, Inc.
Alexander Kim, Secretary of the Board, Asian Business Association of Orange County

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Legislative Policy Handbook

The Greater Irvine Chamber Legislative Policy Handbook serves as the policy platform for the Chamber and is used to remain consistent in its advocacy functions. Ranging from consumer privacy to workforce preparedness, the handbook provides policy objectives, positions, and backgrounds on issues that are important to the chamber and its members.

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