4th Annual Mayors' Luncheon October 7, 2008

Hello Business Leaders,

Attached is the SAVE THE DATE and Sponsorship flyer for the 4th Annual Mayors' Luncheon to be held on October 7, 2008, 11:30am at the Warner Center Marriott.

The luncheon features Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles and the invited Mayors of the Cities of Burbank, Calabasas, San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Simi Valley.

The luncheon drew over 500 people last year and we expect a bigger crowd this year! Don't be left out of the Sponsorship opportunities.

The deadline for sponsorships that include your name on the invitation is Sept. 3rd so don't delay.

We look forward to seeing you at the luncheon~

My best,

Debi

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Debi Schultze, President & CEO
United Chambers of Commerce
San Fernando Valley & Region
818.981.4491

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L.A. mayor warns businesses of tough times ahead

By Rick Orlov, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated: 10/07/2008 10:45:27 PM PDT

Richard Leyner of Northridge speaks with Congressman Brad Sherman... (Tina Burch/Staff Photographer)
WOODLAND HILLS - Pledging to continue his efforts to help business even in the perilous economic times, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday warned business leaders the city is in for continued hard times.

Villaraigosa, speaking to about 500 members of the United Chambers of Commerce at their annual mayor's luncheon at the Warner Center Marriott, said he will resist efforts to raise the business tax - which has been reduced to 15 percent under his administration - even with the city expected to face a shortfall from $250 million to $400 million this coming year. And he said he will not push for any new taxes or fees in the coming city budget, which promises to lead to cuts in services.

"We have raised the trash fee as much as we can and this is not the time to seek any other increases," Villaraigosa said. The mayor was not specific on where cuts would come other than saying he remained committed to his goal to expand the Los Angeles Police Department to 10,000 officers by 2010. "The only way we will continue to attract business and investment is if we are a safe city," he said.
The mayor also said he will continue to support four projects in the San Fernando Valley that have generated controversy - the Universal City expansion, the NoHo Commons, the Westfield shopping center and the Costco project in Pacoima.

The mayor also used the appearance as a way to make an appeal for Measure R, the half-percent sales-tax increase on the Nov. 4 ballot for transportation projects.

rick.orlov@dailynews.com 213-978-0390






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