Sample Letter To Senator Mike Morrell RE: AB 2416

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SAMPLE LETTER
 
 
DATE
 
 
 Senator Mike Morrell
1801 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 240
Redlands CA 92374
 
Senator Mike Morrell,
 
            On behalf of ___________________________I want to share with you our strong opposition to AB 2416.
 
            AB 2416 creates a new super-lien that would allow employees, governmental agencies or anyone authorized on behalf of the employee to file liens on an employer’s real or personal property, and/or property where work was performed, based on alleged-yet-unproven wage claims.
 
            This errant bill will cripple California businesses, severely disrupt commercial and personal real estate markets and would allow unproven wage dispute claims to take precedence over almost all other liens or judgments.
 
            There are already existing legal remedies in place for wage disputes. Employees have a number of options at their disposal to address wage disputes without impacting mortgage financing and blurring property titles.
 
            Please take our message to the Senate floor and sound the battle cry.
AB 2416 is a “job killer” and places yet another stranglehold on the business base in the State of California.
 
            We also need to send a clear message that we will no long tolerate nonsense legislation but call it out and those that support it.
 
            ______________________urges opposition to AB 2416.
 
 
 
YOUR SIGNATURE HERE

Redlands Chamber Night Light Run – December 14th

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Runners are all a-glow, registrations are coming in and the word is out——Redlands Chamber Night Light Run, Saturday, December 14, 6:00 PM, is going to be THE HOLIDAY EVENT of the season!  Light technicians are working on the brilliant effects that will dazzle the runners and spectators alike. The DJ is lining up the “beats” that will get the crowd jazzed. The committee is hard at work readying the course, notifying the downtown businesses to be on the look-out for glow-in-the-dark bedazzled athletes who will be ready to “feed”  or shop after their exhausting 5K meander through the streets of Redlands.  And the buzz is this is one fun event that can’t be missed. So bundle up the baby, deck out the kids, light up grandma and grandpa and head down to the Redlands Mall where you will see more neon, glow, iridescent , shimmer and shine than you ever imagined,. Stroll with us on a crisp winter night and be a part of the first ever Night Light Run in Redlands.

Redlands Chamber Announces “Electrifying” novelty run coming to Redlands in December

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ARE YOU TOO LAZY TO GET OUT OF BED AT THE CRACK OF DAWN

JUST TO RUN TIL YOUR FEET HURT AND YOU’RE LUNGS CRY OUT “NO MORE”!!

WE HAVE THE SOLUTION!!!

http://beta.active.com/redlands-ca/running/redlands-chamber-night-light-run-2013

STAY IN BED!!!!!       THAT’S RIGHT STAY IN BED!   ALL DAY!

THEN JOIN US FOR THE FIRST EVER

GLOW IN THE DARK  5K REDLANDS CHAMBER NIGHT LIGHT RUN

WEAR YOUR BRIGHTEST, SHINIEST NEON BATTERY OPERATED OUTFIT

AND MEET US DOWNTOWN

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 6:00 pm

WHERE WE’LL HIT THE STREETS OF REDLANDS

(So maybe won’t really be running… maybe we’ll be meandering, strolling, skipping, lollygagging…)

BUT HAVING ALL KINDS OF FUN

WE’LL END UP AT SMILEY PARK WHERE A FABULOUS LIGHT SHOW AND UBBER ENTERTAINMENT WILL ELECTRIFY YOU, CHARGE YOU AND DOWN RIGHT AMUSE YOU!

THEN IT’S OFF TO THE DOWNTOWN SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND BARS FOR EVEN MORE FUN….STILL DECKED OUT, WHERE DISCOUNTS FOR THE “GLOWING ATHLETES” WILL BE WAITING!

EARLY REGISTRATION MEANS DISCOUNT SIGN-UP… http://beta.active.com/redlands-ca/running/redlands-chamber-night-light-run-2013

Don’t forget to like us on our Facebook Fan page Redlands Chamber Night Light Run, to be entered into the our “Get Glowing” Contest……

MAY 2012 – Redlands Chamber announces another Shop Redlands winner

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 Congratulations to Diana Neuendorff , the lucky winner of the Shop Redlands, May, $100 Master Card provided by Dave Maupin, Maupin Financial Services. For the month of June the Shop Redlands prize will be a $100 Gift Certificate sponsored Paul Emerson of Emerson & Farrar.

 Bring in your shopping receipts from chamber members or local businesses and be eligible for the drawing that will be held the last day of June. By shopping at chamber members you will receive two tickets for the drawing, non member receipts qualify you for one ticket. The member directory can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.Redlandschamber.org. The receipts must be $25 or more.

 Once again congratulations to Diana Neuendorff, and thank you to Maupin Financial Services, Here we go again …… let’s get shopping inRedlands!

 

SB 1186 moves out of Judiciary Committee

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With passionate pleas from both support and opposition of Senators Steinberg and Dutton’s ADA bill, the Senate Judiciary Committee moved SB 1186 forward with guarded concern that both senators commit to work to clarify the bill.

The rewrite of the bill withdrew the language of “cure” for the businesses hit with demand letters from attorneys and plaintiffs looking to score easy money through bullying tactics. It does provide a 30 day notice of alleged accessibility violation that may be a basis for a damages claim prior to filing any claim in state or federal court; but, prohibits a demand for money or receiving any payment settlement.  It also provides that commercial property owners notify tenants if the leasing property has been inspected by a certified access specialist.

Both Senators agreed that there is considerable work to be done to flesh out the details and identify the specific needed to protect both the business community and disabled community. But, allowing the bill the opportunity to move beyond the Judiciary Committee opens the door for input from all concerned.

The efforts of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, Government Review Committee helped to heighten the awareness of the seriousness of the issue. Meeting with Senator Feinstein (D) was a critical component in that effort that caused a significant letter to be sent to Senator Steinberg (D) resulting in his reaching out to Senator Bob Dutton (R) who graciously stepped across the aisle to join forces to address this by-partisan issue.

The Chamber will continue to work with both senators and monitor the progress of the bill to insure that the advancement made recently does not end here but continues to push forward.

MAY 2012 – Redlands Chamber announces another Shop Redlands Winner

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Congratulations to Sandi Teel, the lucky winner of the Shop Redlands, April, $100 Visa Card provided by Jim Walling at Inland Community Bank. The month of May’s Shop Redlands prize is a $100 pre paid Cash Card sponsored by Maupin Financial Services, brought to you by Dave Maupin.

Bring in your shopping receipts from chamber members or local businesses and be eligible for the drawing that will be held the last day of April. By shopping at chamber members you will receive two tickets for the drawing, non member receipts qualify you for one ticket. The member directory can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.Redlandschamber.org. The receipts must be $25 or more.

 Once again congratulations to Sandi Steel, and thank you to Inland Community Bank, Here we go again …… let’s get shopping inRedlands!

April 2012 – Another Shop Redlands Winner Announced

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Congratulations to Nancy Botelho, the lucky winner of the Shop Redlands, March, $100 Gas Card provided by Big Mike’s Rooter & Plumbing Co. April’s Shop Redlands prize is a $100 pre paid VISA Card sponsored by President Circle Member Inland Community Bank, brought to you by Jim Walling.

Bring in your shopping receipts from chamber members or local businesses and be eligible for the drawing that will be held the last day of April. By shopping at chamber members you will receive two tickets for the drawing, non member receipts qualify you for one ticket. The member directory can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.Redlandschamber.org. The receipts must be $25 or more.

Once again congratulations to Nancy Botelho, thank you to Big Mike’s Rooter & Plumbing, and here we go again so …… let’s get shopping

Congratulations to our February shop redlands winner

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CONGRATULATIONS TO HENDRIK PORTE the lucky winner of the Shop Redlands, February, $100 gift certificate to Joe Greensleeves Restaurant provided by Barich & Associates.   The March, Shop Redlands gift is a $100 Gas gift card provided by Big Mike’s Rooter & Plumbing Co.
       Bring in your shopping receipts from Chamber members or local businesses and be eligible for the drawing that wil…l be held at noon March 30th. By shopping at Chamber members you will receive two tickets for the drawing, non member receipts qualify you for one ticket. The member directory can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.redlandschamber.org.  The receipts must be $25 or more. Once again congratulations to Hendrik Porte and thank you to Barich & Associates, here we go again so….let’s go shopping.

Senator Bob Dutton joins victims of “ADA shakedown” and announces “Fix it” Bill

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On Friday, March 2, at 10:00 AM Senator Bob Dutton (R) will hold a press conference inRedlands at Redlands Lock & Key, 430 E Redlands Blvd.to announce Senate Bill 1186. SB 1186 is the proposed “Fix it” Bill that will allow business and property owners the opportunity to fix any ADA non-compliance concern brought to their attention without the threat of legal action or monetary demand. This non partisan bill protects both the disabled community and the businesses community alike.

The Redlands Chamber of Commerce is once again the sponsor of the bill and has been working tirelessly to assist the Senator in preparation to move the bill forward and pass it through the Judiciary Committee and onto the floor.

 Hundreds of businesses have been affected by attacks on the business communities up and down the State forcing many to close their doors for good. SB 1186 will allow businesses to address the compliance issues immediately without punitive actions, increasing ADA compliance and shutting down a cottage industry that has bled small business owners for decades.

A victory for the Chamber and City alike

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Good news ……because of the hard work of your chamber and its members…. The U.S. Post Office Processing Center on Redlands Blvd. is the only center in Southern California that will NOT be closed. The Chamber’s Government Review Committee and staff rolled up their sleeves and campaigned legislators asking them write letters to plead our case to keep the center open and save more than 700 local jobs. Thanks to Congressman Jerry Lewis, Senator Dianne Fienstein, Senator Bob Dutton, Assemblyman Mike Morrell, Supervisor Neil Derry, our Mayor and City Council, Chamber members and the business community, the decision makers inWashington took notice and made the right decision and the center will stay open. This is another example of what can be done when we work together with focus and purpose and keep our eye on the prize….. a better future for the city of Redlands.!!!!!!