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GRC Recommends EDH Chamber Oppose EID Rate Increase

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce's Government Relations Committee (GRC) met last Tuesday, January 12 to discuss El Dorado Irrigation District rate hike. Jim Abercrombie, EID's General Manger did a presentation sharing the how's and why's EID is in need of this rate increase. Harry Norris, EID Director for the El Dorado Hills area was also present and shared information. After more than an hour of discussion the GRC voted on their recommendation to the Board.

A Special Board meeting was called immediately, and on Thursday, January 14 , the Chamber Board reviewed the recommendation from the GRC and formalized the recommendation:

"The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce opposes the EID proposed 5 year, 80%, rate increase due to the hardship it would cause local businesses in these tough economic times.

Understanding EID's financial position to meet short-term obligations while ensuring safe and reliable water service, we encourage EID to investigate alternatives and to communicate these options to their rate payers."

Click here for the support letter.

GRC Recommends EDH Chamber Advocate for Water

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for positive economic activity within the El Dorado Hills Community. The GRC has made a recommendation to the Board to have a voice in supporting the issuance of two requested contracts to the United States Department of the Interior-Bureau of Reclamation. Click here to view the letters of support.

Chamber Board Introduces Government Relations Committee

The Chamber Board is pleased to announce the formation of a Government Relations Committee (GRC) whose mission is to provide a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state and federal government issues, thus creating a favorable and profitable business climate.

The GRC will review any proposed legislation or issue which might have ramifications for local businesses. The evaluation shall also take into account prior Chamber positions adopted by the Board of Directors. The GRC will make recommendations, where appropriate, to the Board of Directors for the purpose of establishing official chamber positions.

The GRC made its first recommendation to the Board last month. Click here to see position.

The Government Relations Committee meets on the 2^nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 - 9:00 AM, at the Community Services Parks and Recreation Conference room.

Click here to see GRC Policy & Procedures.

El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors supports Californians Against Higher Taxes

Californians have been hit with $12.5 billion in new taxes in 2009 alone. Now, instead of working to create jobs and new opportunities for all Californians, Sacramento wants to raise your taxes again, by billions more. Click here for fact sheet.

California Businesses are done taking the tax burden for California. It is time for businesses to mobilize and push back. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce as joined the coalition and invite you to do the same. Click here to join.

Contact the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce at: 916-933-1335 or chamber@eldoradohillschamber.org
We are located at: 981 Governor Dr., Ste. 103, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (map)
Mailing address: PO Box 5055, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762