ELECTION RESULTS
November 12, 2010
For any of you that missed last week’s email, here are full election results from the Secretary of State. … More »
Election Information
ELECTION FOLLOW-UP – COOLEY PULLS AHEAD
In the one race that threatens the Democratic Party hegemony in the statewide offices, Republican Attorney General Candidate Steve Cooley looks very likely to win the razor-thin close race over Kamala Harris. On Election Day, Harris had a thin lead, but as more result from vote-by-mail ballots have been counted Cooley has pulled ahead. Should Cooley … More »
FLORIDA LAND USE AMENDMENT 4 GOES DOWN
November 5, 2010
And in a closely watched Florida vote that our industry had significant worries about it spreading to other states if passed, was handily defeated. “Amendment 4,” which proposed requiring a taxpayer-funded referendum for all changes to local government comprehensive land-use plans, was defeated by more than a 2 to 1 margin. Thank you to all of … More »
CONNIE CONWAY NEW ASSEMBLY REPUBLICAN LEADER
In a unanimous decision, Assemblymember Martin Garrick (R-Carlsbad) has decided to step down as the Assembly Republican Leader, and be replaced by Assemblymember Connie Conway (R-Visalia). We thank Mr. Garrick for his service and applying his deep understanding of our industry to analyzing and advocating on behalf of legislation. Ms. Conway has also … More »
ELECTION RESULTS SUMMARY
For full election results, click here to get all the numbers from the Secretary of State. California went against the national grain and it was a banner election for California Democrats. Every major statewide office is now held by Democrats. In an election when ten states across the nation replaced Democratic Governors with Republicans, not only … More »
CONGRATULATIONS GOVERNOR BROWN
On behalf of the commercial, industrial, and retail real estate industry, we would like to congratulate Governor Brown on his decisive victory. California continues to face many challenges and we hope we can help the Governor address them in a positive manner. We stand at the ready to assist the new Administration in understanding how the real estate … More »
POSITIONS ON PROPOSITIONS
October 1, 2010
The Board of Directors has taken the following positions on statewide propositions that will be on the November Ballot. As a statewide professional organizations representing commercial retail real estate, positions are taken on issues that have a unique and/or disproportionate impact on our businesses. Proposition 22 – Bars the state from taking/borrowing … More »
Campaign Resource Website
May 4, 2010
The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) has developed a website as the “go-to” resource for information on California’s gubernatorial candidates, CalChamber2010.com. This resource provides first-of-its-kind comparisons of the three candidates. … More »