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.
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.
- Council Chair - Kelley Lee, Government Relations Manager, SoCal Edison
- Christine Compton, Government Relations Officer/Deputy General Counsel at Irvine Ranch Water District
- Jill Dunn, SW Corporate Affairs Representative, Chevron
- Adriana Galdamez, Government Affairs Manager, Cox
- Steven LaMotte, Sr. Director, Government Relations, Irvine Company
- Alexis Leight, Government Relations Representative, Orange County Transit Authority
- Isaiah Leslie, CEO, Legal Court Reporting, Inc.
- Eric Morgan, Communications Director, FivePoint
- Kristen Pugh, Vice President, Advocacy & Government Relations, MemorialCare
- P. Alberto Sandoval, Director, Community & Government Relations, University of California, Irvine
- Clarissa Serpas, Public Affairs Manager, SoCalGas
- Heather Villareal, Government Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
The Greater Irvine Chamber
Legislative Policy Handbook
For more information and to become involved in this committee
Irvine City Council
Mayor
Farrah Khan1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-724-6233
Vice Mayor
Larry Agran1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-724-6233
Councilmember
Mike Carroll1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-724-6233
Councilmember
Tammy Kim1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-724-6233
Councilmember
Kathleen Treseder1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-724-6233
Government & Civic Contacts
President of the United States
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D)The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500
Vice President of the United States
Kamala D. Harris (D)The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500
Governor
Gavin Newsom (D)1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160
U.S. Senator
Laphonza Butler (D)SD-G10 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3841
U.S. Senator
Alex Padilla (D)B03 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3553
U.S. House of Representatives
Katie Porter (D – CA 45)1117 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5611 Alternate phone: (202)-226-5906 2151 Michelson Drive, Suite 195 Irvine, CA 92612 Phone: (949) 668-6600
Orange County Board of Supervisors
Don Wagner333 W. Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701
State Assemblywoman
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D – CA 74)P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0074 Phone: (916) 319-2074 19712 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92612; (949) 251-0074
State Assemblyman
Steven Choi (R – CA 68)P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0068 Phone: (916) 319-2068 3240 El Camino Real, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 Phone: (714) 665-6868
State Senator
Dave Min (D – CA 37)State Capitol, Room 2048 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916.651.4037 Fax: 916.651.4937 940 South Coast Drive, Suite 185 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714.662.6050 Fax: 714.662.6055
