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Overview

The Public Affairs Council advises the CalChamber on political and policy strategies to improve California's business climate.

The 300-member council monitors key policy issues, reviews the CalChamber’s PAC endorsements and makes recommendations on ballot measures and initiative campaigns to the CalChamber Board and president. It is chaired by CalChamber Board member Gillian Zucker of Auto Club Speedway.

The goal of the conference and the Public Affairs Council is to provide member companies with the insider information they need to make good decisions on both the policy and politics in Sacramento.

November 2012 Public Affairs Council Retreat

A recap of 2012 election campaigns was one topic of discussion at the Public Affairs Council Retreat on November 14-15, 2012. More Photos

Marty Wilson (left), CalChamber vice president, public affairs, moderates discussion on the 2012 legislative races by (from left) Rob Stutzman, Stutzman Public Affairs; Steve Glazer, Glazer & Associates; and retired Senator Jim Brulte, California Strategies, LLC.

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