Government Affairs

A core mission of the chamber is to advocate for business and strengthen the economy. We represent the voice of business at the city, county, state and federal levels.

Our Government Affairs Committee actively advocates for members’ interests.

Chamber Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions

Choose Folsom evaluates candidates and ballot measures based on their potential impact on Folsom’s business community, economic vitality, and quality of life.

Candidate Endorsements

US Congress: Ami Bera

State Senate: Roger Niello

State Assembly: Josh Hoover

City Council District 1: Mike Kozlowski

City Council District 3: Sarah Aquino

City Council District 5: Anna Rohrbough

FCUSD Area 3: David Reid

Ballot Measure Positions

SUPPORT

Measure H

County-wide measure that would authorize the Los Rios Community College District to issue $1.1 billion in bonds for college and career-training facilities, safe drinking water, and roof repairs.

SUPPORT

Measure I

Would amend the Folsom City Charter to change how the City Attorney is appointed, from the current system to a system in which the City Council appoints to the City Attorney.

SUPPORT

Measure J

Would amend Folsom’s city charter to strike language saying, “all boards and commissions shall only be advisory to the council.” As written, the current language hinders the council’s ability to delegate specific decision-making powers. Any decisions made by commissions would still remain subject to an appeal process.

SUPPORT

Measure K

Would change the contribution limit in city council races from $150 to $500. The limit has not been changed since the early 1990s, and Folsom’s limits are currently on par with cities 1/3 to ¼ its size.

OPPOSE

Proposition 40

“The Billionaire Tax Act” would impose a one-time, 5% wealth tax on anyone worth more than $1 billion. It is backed by a powerful union of healthcare workers, but opposed by several other organized labor groups, Governor Newsom, and the Republican party.

SUPPORT

Proposition 41

one of two measures meant to counteract the billionaire tax. It would ban new state taxes that are excluded from the state’s spending limit.

SUPPORT

Proposition 42

Another measure seeking to neutralize the billionaire tax. It would ban new taxes on personal property and other financial assets, and prevent new taxes from taking effect retroactively.

OPPOSE

Proposition 43

Would increase the voter threshold for citizen-led initiatives for new special taxes, from a simple majority to two-thirds. That high bar would make it virtually impossible for local governments to raise revenues that would go toward a specific purpose (police, fire, roads, parks, etc.).

SUPPORT

Proposition 45

A measure to amend the state’s broad California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review of most housing, transportation, health and energy construction projects, and set new limits on courts’ ability to rule on project approvals.

Partnering with City Officials

A prosperous business community is at heart of a strong community. Local businesses are the drivers of jobs and healthy sales tax for valuable city services.

Chamber leaders meet regularly with City officials to keep Folsom a great place to do business.

Our bi-annual Business Walks, sponsored in conjunction with the Folsom Economic Development Corporation (FEDCorp) and the City of Folsom allow us to proactively identify business challenges.

Protecting Folsom’s
Job Creators and Quality of Life

The quality of life that Folsom residents have come to enjoy in Folsom is dependent on the hundreds of small business owners that create local jobs and tax revenue for important public services such as police, fire, schools, parks and trails, and road improvements.

This is why the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC) serves as the community’s government watchdog monitoring federal and state legislation, and government actions at every level to ensure that Folsom’s employers and job creators are protected from high taxes, and excessive regulation and litigation. This has contributed to Folsom’s business friendly political environment and a high standard of living.

Our bi-annual Business Walks, sponsored in conjunction with the Folsom Economic Development Corporation (FEDCorp) and the City of Folsom allow us to proactively identify business challenges.