The Orange County Business Council in conjunction with the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is encouraging activism and letter writing in support of ABX3 82, the bill to create 11 new Enterprise Zones I wrote about last week. Here is the call to action from OCBC’s newsletter:
While California gave conditional designation to five new Enterprise Zones (EZ) last month, there were ten additional applicants–which qualified under the law–but not selected due to a total number of zones allowed. OCBC, in conjunction with the Anaheim Chamber, are proposing new legislation that would designate those 10 jurisdiction, including Anaheim, as one-time EZs.
Working in partnership with Anaheim Chamber of Commerce under the leadership of President Todd Ament, and 10 cities and chambers across the state, OCBC supports the newly introduced bill from Assembly Members Blakeslee and Solorio–ABX3 82. Now winding its way through the state legislature, the legislation would amend current conditions to grant authority to the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) to temporarily increase the number of total zones from 42 to 53 and designate for one 15-year period those applicants who were not approved in March of this year. The bill is facing fierce opposition from public employee unions and YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED. Send your letter of support today. For more info, contact Kate Klimow or Dr. Wallace Walrod.
Recent economic development studies show each EZ generates over 10,000 jobs during the 15-year designation period. Santa Ana’s EZ has been a success–Anaheim could benefit as well. This legislation represents an important and immediate economic development tool that would generate over 100,000 jobs during the time period of this one time designation. Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released it’s latest poll: jobs creation and economy are Number 1 in the minds of voters. Click here to view the report.
Here is the sample letter of support from OCBC:
