Government & Legislative Affairs Advisory Council

The Government & Legislative Affairs Advisory Council works with elected officials, community leaders, Chamber Members, topic experts, and other organizations to shape policies that help promote business creation, sustainability, and growth.

Areas of focus include

  • Employment
  • Business and Industry Retention
  • Housing and Living Costs
  • Environmental Regulations, and
  • Workforce Development

Advisory Council Members are responsible for discussing and deciding, by vote, the official position adopted by the Chamber regarding the different public issues that affect businesses and workers in San Diego.

All Chamber Members and their employees are invited to join the meetings and participate in the discussion.

View Our July Agenda 7-3-2025

View Our July Minutes 7-3-2025 

View Our August Agenda 8-7-25

 View Our September Agenda 9-4-25

View our November Agenda 11-6-25 

View Our January Agenda 1-8-26

View Our March Agenda 3-05-26

View Our April Agenda 04-02-26

Advisory Council Co-Chairs

 Joe Britton
Senior Manager of Regional Public Affairs
San Diego Gas & Electric

Karen DeGasperis
Owner

Stone Depot & More

Please click a meeting date below to register. Registration is required. 

Meeting Dates


For more information about getting involved with the Government & Legislative Affairs Advisory Council, contact Chris Thorne

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