BUSINESS ADVOCACY
At WHCC, we champion the interests of our business community, engaging actively in government and political action to ensure a thriving local economy.
Our Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) plays a pivotal role in this mission. Comprised of dedicated Chamber Members, the GAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. This proactive committee addresses governmental and legislative issues pertinent to the business community, informing our members about impactful laws and taking decisive stands on issues that influence business health.
Additionally, the GAC supports Chamber Members by addressing specific business development challenges and issues. Our robust relationship with the City is built on mutual respect, with a steadfast commitment to advocate for the business community’s needs.
For detailed GAC Support Request Guidelines, please
click here.
Your Chamber is constantly working “behind the scenes” for your benefit, keeping an eye on “job killer” legislation, requesting modifications or completely opposing those that we think will make doing business harder for you. We also look for legislation that will help your business grow and support those bills. By sending letters, making phone calls, educating the public and our members on the effects of these bills and donating money to “pro-business” candidates, we impact your ability to do business here.
Our West Hollywood Political Action Committee (WEHOPAC) is a separate entity which looks to cultivate business friendly candidates for government and makes contributions to candidates running for office, or take positions on State issues which affect the business community.
Additionally, the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce CEO serves on the board of the Westside Council of Chambers (WC3), comprised of 13 Chambers from Hollywood to Malibu to LAX Coastal. These Chambers collectively take positions on legislation which affects business and industries on the Westside of Los Angeles and which is appropriate to the adopted Policy Pillars. She also serves as a board member for BizFed, an alliance of business networks, and is the co-chair of the Advocacy Committee.
To learn how you can have a more active role in affecting legislation or to join GAC, email admin@wehochamber.com.
2024 Legislative Scorecard
Updated August 2024
| BILL NUMBER | TOPIC | AUTHOR | POSITION | STATUS |
| AB 761 | Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts | Friedman | SUPPORT | Passed the Assembly. Passed the Senate Local Government Committee. On the Senate Floor. |
| AB 1775 | Cannabis lounges/Non-cannabis food and beverages | Haney | SUPPORT | Passed the Assembly. Passed the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee. On the Senate Floor. |
| AB 2309 | City attorneys/state misdemeanors | Muratsuchi | SUPPORT | Passed the Assembly. Passed the Senate Public Safety Committee. Referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. |
| AB 2943 | Crimes: Shoplifting | Zbur | SUPPORT | Passed the Assembly. Passed the Senate Public Safety and Appropriations Committee. On the Senate Floor. |
| SB 1490 | Food delivery platforms | Durazo | OPPOSE | Passed the Senate. Passed the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. On the Assemlby Floor. |
My WeHo: Keep WeHo Open
November 2023-Onwards
Facing economic challenges, businesses in West Hollywood, guided by the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, have initiated the MY WEHO: KEEP WEHO OPEN campaign. This effort is aimed at mobilizing community support for essential policy reforms necessary to sustain and develop the local businesses that contribute to the area's status as a premier Los Angeles destination. WeHo’s businesses have reached a critical tipping point in their survival and as costs of doing business sharply rise, residents are finding it more and more difficult to afford shopping, eating, and playing local - or that their favorite go-to spots have closed. We are losing what makes this city special – our neighborhood-serving places.
Learn more about the My WeHo Campaign here. View residents' love letters to their favorite closed businesses here. Join the mailing list to stay updated on future My WeHo Campaign developments here.
