Government Advocacy
2024 Endorsement Policy
SDECCC Endorsement Policy - as of 7.1.24
Deadline for Endorsement Request is August 30, 2024
2024 Chamber_Application_Questionnaire
Lauren Cook & Barry Jantz- 2024 Co-Chairs, Endorsement Committee
San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce Endorsement Committee is Now Accepting Endorsement Applications:
The Chamber's procedures for consideration of candidates running in this year's November general election include the opportunity for all Chamber members to take part in the Endorsement Committee.
https://www.eastcountychamber.org/government-advocacy/
The next round of candidate interviews will be Tuesday, July 23rd from 9:15am-11am and will take place at the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce.
We invite Chamber Members in Good Standing to register online to attend and participate in the process.
Tuesday, July 23rd 9:15am - 11:00am
Schedule: (names are hyperlinked with application info)
9:15 am - Instructions - Committee Only
Candidates need only attend for their specific times
9:30 am - Mark Robak - Otay Water District
9:50 am - Colin Parent - State Assembly, 79th District
10:10 am - Oday Yousif - Cajon Valley Union School District
10:30 am - Phil Ortiz - El Cajon City Council
10:50 am - Bob Lloyd - Padre Dam Municipal Water District
11:10 am - Discussion (if needed)
Candidates who've already interviewed (names are hyperlinked with application info):
Brenda Miller - Grossmont Healthcare
Nadia Farjood - Grossmont Healthcare
Bob Ayres - Grossmont Healthcare
Laura Koval - Santee City Council
Alex Welling - Cajon Valley Union School District
Dan McMillan - Helix Water District
Steve Goble - El Cajon City Council
Virginia Hall for Grossmont Healthcare District
Alysson Snow for Lemon Grove Mayor
Sam McGovern for Lakeside Community Planning Group
Jim Miller for Cajon Valley Union School District
Please don't miss this opportunity to take part in the Chamber's process to consider the best local candidates seeking to represent our business interests. Register at the link above.
San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Announces Early Endorsement of the Following Candidates:
Following a thorough review process involving an Endorsement Committee and interviews of the candidates, the Chamber chose the candidates due to their qualifications and alignment with the Chamber’s goals of promoting a vibrant business economy throughout the region.
“The Chamber has selected these fine individuals as the best qualified to represent business owners and a strong economic climate in the East Region and all of San Diego County. We look forward to working with them in the future,” said Tom Tamar, board chairman.
Other candidates in upcoming elections who are interested in being considered for endorsement will find the Endorsement Policy here: https://eastcountychamber.org/san-diego-business/government-business-relationship-advocacy-help/
The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Supports Fix Prop 47:
The Chamber is collecting signatures to support FIX Prop 47 at the Chamber office.
San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsements in Board of Supervisors District 4 Special Election
SDRECCC Special Election Endorsements 2023 Press Release
The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce has endorsed both Janessa Goldbeck and Amy Reichert in their primary election campaigns to fill the vacancy on the County Board of Supervisors in the 4th District.
Other candidates in upcoming elections who are interested in being considered for endorsement will find the Endorsement Policy here:
Endorsement Policy (adopted 5-25-23)
The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce is the respected voice of and advocate for improving business opportunities, public policy, and business education throughout San Diego County.
"Your Chamber, Your Voice"
As the leading voice for business, the Chamber is committed to making San Diego East County the most business-friendly region in California, where businesses can succeed and grow while creating jobs, supporting infrastructure, and enriching our communities.
How to use the Chamber to make your voice and your vote be heard. Become empowered!
- Join us at our monthly Government Affairs & Infrastructure Land Use Committee Meetings every 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 7:30am at the Chamber Business Resource Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Email the chamber with your business concerns related to policies, ordinances & law at events@eastcountychamber.org
San Diego Cities and Unincorporated Communities – Contacts
Links to help get you to the local city government official(s) with whom you want to speak.
- City of El Cajon
- City of Lemon Grove
- City of La Mesa
- City of Santee
- City of Poway
- Community of Alpine
- Community of Borrego Springs
- Community of Campo/Lake Morena/Mountain Empire
- Community of Julian
- Community of Ramona
- Community of Lakeside
- Community of Jamul/Dulzura/Rancho San Diego
- County of San Diego representing unincorporated communities
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