December 3 – LA Metro Board to Discuss Potential Ballot Measure
BizFed’s Potential Ballot Measure (PBM) Working Group held a call to discuss the next steps in shaping the PBM before the final framework is presented to the Metro Board. The working group is drafting a letter to urge Metro Board members to steer the measure in a direction that effectively meets our region’s transportation infrastructure needs […]
BizFed opposes Stop Blank Checks Initiative, supporting vital infrastructure projects in CA
The Stop Blank Checks Initiative, set for the November 2016 ballot, will require a statewide election every time the state, or a state-local partnership seeks to issue revenue bonds for major infrastructure projects exceeding $2 billion in cost. The BizFed Board decided that in a critical time for California, the Stop Blank Checks initiative would create an […]
BizFed outlines principles for LA City Street Vendor Ordinance
For more than two years, the City of Los Angeles has been working to create a permitting system for street vendors.BizFed had members requesting slightly different positions to drive the outcome of the ordinance. Ultimately, after much thoughtful deliberation, the BizFed Board voted to support an LA City Street Vendor Permit ordinance that: 1. Creates […]
BizFed supports extended deadline for Positive Train Control
Under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008,railroads are required to implement Positive Train Control (PTC) by December 31. Despite ongoing efforts to implement PTC, most railroads have publicly stated that they will be forced to shut down large portions of rail service unless the deadline is extended. As a result, an extensive proportion of […]
OCTOBER BIZFED BOARD ACTIONS
Many thanks to UCLA Extension for generously hosting the October Board Meeting at their Downtown LA location. We addressed a number of hot issues. See below for the details! BizFed supports HR 9 Innovation Act to prevent frivolous patent lawsuits 2015 is on track to have more patent lawsuits filed than any year in history. 68% of […]
BIZFED WIN: LA County Board unanimously approves Economic and Community Development Program
Yesterday, we asked you to act urgently to contact the LA County Board of Supervisors urging their support for the motion being offered today by Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Solis to fund economic development activities in LA County. We’re pleased to report that, after extensive testimony that included many BizFed members, today the Board of Supervisors voted […]
BizFed delivers wins on supermajority of bills we worked in 2015!
Sunday was the deadline for Gov. Brown to act on bills coming out of this year’s state legislative session, and we are pleased to report that more than two-thirds of the bills BizFed mobilized either to support or oppose resulted in our desired outcome. Please see below for a full list of our bills and […]
El Monte residents get their wish: Walmart project approved
EL MONTE >> Residents are finally getting what they’ve been asking for. Walmart is coming to El Monte. For more than five years, residents have implored the City Council to bring the retail giant to El Monte. They’ve bashed city leaders for not doing enough to attract it. They’ve lamented that El Monte can’t get […]
