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State of the State

April 29, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Each spring the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce brings together a panel of statewide leaders to discuss numerous timely, hot button issues during the annual State of the State event.

The years topics include:

Chiang, John 100The impact of top State fiscal initiatives

California State Treasurer John Chiang oversees trillions of dollars in transactions every year, and as the State’s banker he manages the financing for schools, infrastructure and health care. Chiang will provide a status update on the state budget and unfunded pension liabilities obligations, and will discuss the impact of the new minimum wage increase as well as some of the top fiscal initiatives.

Funding roads and infrastructure amid cutsKempton, Will 100

Retiring in March from his position as executive director of the California Transportation Commission, Will Kempton has been credited with rebuilding Caltrans’ reputation. Kempton will speak about the State’s infrastructure needs and what is happening to address them, and give an update on funding for those needs. He will also comment on SLO becoming a self-help county and share his perspectives on transportation policy and implementation.

Myers, John 100Election year predictions from inside the statehouse

John Myers has been covering the capital for more than two decades and in 2015 became the Sacramento bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times. Myers will give his election predictions for this year and how he sees the 2018 Governor’s race playing out, as well as provide insight into what the political climate is like amongst State legislators and touch on ballot measures affecting businesses.

Moderator:

Choal, Kathleen 100KSBY President and General Manager Kathleen Choal has been running newsrooms for 16 years. The former Arizona police officer brings decades of experience in both state and local politics and an extensive background on the issues to her role as moderator.

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Venue

  • Embassy Suites
  • 333 Madonna Road
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States     + Google Map
  • Phone (805) 781-2777

Each spring the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce brings together a panel of statewide leaders to discuss numerous timely, hot button issues during the annual State of the State event.

The years topics include:

Chiang, John 100The impact of top State fiscal initiatives

California State Treasurer John Chiang oversees trillions of dollars in transactions every year, and as the State’s banker he manages the financing for schools, infrastructure and health care. Chiang will provide a status update on the state budget and unfunded pension liabilities obligations, and will discuss the impact of the new minimum wage increase as well as some of the top fiscal initiatives.

Funding roads and infrastructure amid cutsKempton, Will 100

Retiring in March from his position as executive director of the California Transportation Commission, Will Kempton has been credited with rebuilding Caltrans’ reputation. Kempton will speak about the State’s infrastructure needs and what is happening to address them, and give an update on funding for those needs. He will also comment on SLO becoming a self-help county and share his perspectives on transportation policy and implementation.

Myers, John 100Election year predictions from inside the statehouse

John Myers has been covering the capital for more than two decades and in 2015 became the Sacramento bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times. Myers will give his election predictions for this year and how he sees the 2018 Governor’s race playing out, as well as provide insight into what the political climate is like amongst State legislators and touch on ballot measures affecting businesses.

Moderator:

Choal, Kathleen 100KSBY President and General Manager Kathleen Choal has been running newsrooms for 16 years. The former Arizona police officer brings decades of experience in both state and local politics and an extensive background on the issues to her role as moderator.