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Advocacy & Positions

 

Advocacy and political positions are important to the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce. They help support and protect the business community through advocacy efforts.

The Chamber can influence policies, regulations, and legislation that impact local businesses, working to create a positive environment for growth and economic success. By taking political positions, the El Dorado County Chamber represents a unified voice for its members on key issues like taxes, workforce development, and infrastructure. This helps ensure that businesses have a say in shaping policies that promote a strong local economy and support business success.

 

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Public Policy

UCAN 2024 Policy Agenda

 

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee’s
Primary 2024 Voting Guide

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Placerville City Council – The PAC is supporting incumbent Michael Saragosa

Michael has proven himself to be a champion and defender for the city of Placerville. He has a track record of fairness, and responsibility. Michael’s background in public policy provides a new prospective as a Council Member allowing him to look at issues not just through the lens of an elected official, but rather to use his experience as context to draw on when making decisions.

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Placerville City Council – The PAC is supporting Jackie Neau

Jackie intends to gain control over the growing homeless situation She will encourage local businesses to grow and prosper to generate revenue to pay for necessary services. She’ll work to keep our town safe from Wildfires, she has a focus on improving Traffic Flow and rebuilding deteriorating infrastructure. And balancing the budget. Jackie has served on the City Park & Rec commission for 9 years, 8 years as the chair. She sits on countless committees for the city, county & transportation commission for projects and master plans. Jackie will be a strong advocate for the city.

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El Dorado Irrigation District – The PAC is supporting Penn & Mansfield

Paul’s many decades of experience, including serving as the Vice President of the Donner Summit Public Utility District (sewer, water, fire, EMS) and a Nevada County Planning Commissioner prior to moving to Diamond Springs in 1988; his Master of Science in Environmental Management; and stints in San Benito County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, the California Conservation Corps, Kaiser Permanente, and the California Environmental Protection Agency are only part of his qualifications for the position.

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Charles born in Placerville to a farming family, attended local schools before completing his education at Cal Poly. After gaining extensive experience working in agriculture across the state, he and his wife returned to Placerville to raise their children. He currently serves on the El Dorado Agricultural Commission and holds the position of Vice President on the Board of Directors for both the Placerville Fruit Growers Association and the El Dorado Winegrape Growers Association. In the private sector, he has established a strong business reputation and a public record for building consensus in support of conserving rural agricultural lands. His family business, Goldbud Farms, manages 250 acres of crops in El Dorado, employing over 25 local residents and supplying winegrapes and tree fruit nationwide. As a residential and agricultural rate-payer in Division 3, he understands the importance of reliable and affordable water for the community. If elected, he intends to leverage his public and private experience to preserve the rural character and recreational assets of the area.

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Propositions

· Proposition 2: Authorizes Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities. – Support

· Proposition 3: Constitutional Right to Marriage. – Support

· Proposition 4: Authorizes Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands from Climate Risks. – Neutral

· Proposition 5: Authorizes Local Bonds for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure with 55% Voter Approval. – Oppose

· Proposition 6: Eliminates Constitutional Provision Allowing Involuntary Servitude for Incarcerated Persons. – No Position (Board did not consider this measure)

· Proposition 32: Raises Minimum Wage. – Oppose

· Proposition 33: Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. – Oppose

· Proposition 34: Restricts Spending of Prescription Drug Revenues by Certain Health Care Providers. – Support

· Proposition 35: Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services. – Neutral

· Proposition 36: Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes. – Support

These explanations are obviously abbreviated. We encourage you do review your ballot and GET OUT AND VOTE.