Legislative Update Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2021
CONTACT:
Kristen Miller
President and CEO
Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 805.967.2500 ext. 108
Email: kristen@stg.sbscchamber.com
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Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, From Goleta to Carpinteria will host their first Legislative Update on Friday, March 12, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM.
Featured speakers will include Congressman Salud Carbajal, Senator Monique Limón, Assemblymember Steve Bennett and First District County Supervisor Das Williams.
Congressman Carbajal will discuss the federal response to COVID-19, outline legislative priorities for the 117th Congress, and provide an update on the American Rescue Plan – a $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 relief package meant to bolster our economy through the pandemic and beyond.
Senator Limón will provide a legislative update including the proposed state budget, priorities for this term, and will touch on COVID-19 response.
Assemblymember Steve Bennett will speak about Legislative priorities, bill package highlights, and the State’s response to COVID-19.
Supervisor Das Williams will present an update on all COVID related matters, including vaccine issues and Central Coast Community Energy (3CE).
The Legislative Update is an information-packed program, designed to brief the business community on the latest business trends, legislative updates, economic development, and relevant issues that affect the South Coast.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Cox, Chevron, Cottage Health, and Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.