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The Regional Legislative Alliance of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (RLA) is a cooperative council of the leading chambers of commerce and associations in the Santa Barbara and Ventura county region. Recognizing these areas are one geographic and economic community with regional issues common to each chamber and association, the mission of the RLA is to develop policy for the participating members on key federal and state issues.
Through a combined effort, the RLA influences legislation and policy decisions, provides coordination to advance the common business legislative interests of the participating chambers and associations, serves as a public policy advocacy group for the region, and provides leadership in legislative advocacy on state and federal issues that impact the participating members.
The RLA is a strong, unified voice for the business community in the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, it improves and enhances the business climate, and maintains and supports the economic vitality, social community, and quality of life of this region.
The RLA is a public policy advocacy group and takes action on appropriate statewide and federal legislation that impacts the business and economic climates of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The current critical issues include, but are not limited to:
Employment
Housing
State Governance
Infrastructure – including Communications, Transportation, Water and Energy
Taxes and Fees on Business
Workers Compensation
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