Oppose Senate Bill 5041: It would exacerbate challenges for Washington’s workers and businesses, undermine the UI system’s integrity…

Oppose Senate Bill 5041: It would exacerbate challenges for Washington’s workers and businesses, undermine the UI system’s integrity...

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors Policy PositionOpposes SB 5041 – Unemployment Benefits to Striking WorkersJanuary 28, 2025 Senate Bill (SB) 5041, which would extend unemployment benefits to striking workers in Washington state, is opposed by the Lakewood Chamber Board of Directors, as well as other business groups and...

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Endorse Initiative 2066 – Require utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customers

Endorse Initiative 2066 - Require utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customers

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of DirectorsPolicy PositionEndorse Initiative 2066 – Require utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customersMay 28, 2024 There is a new voter initiative in the works, and it’s a fight over natural gas. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorses...

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Endorse Initiative No. 2117 – Repeal the Climate Commitment Act

Endorse Initiative No. 2117 - Repeal the Climate Commitment Act

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of DirectorsPolicy PositionEndorse Initiative No. 2117 – Repeal the Climate Commitment ActMay 28, 2024 The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorses Initiative 2117 which would repeal “cap and trade” – known officially in the Legislature as the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA...

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Endorse Initiative No. 2109 – Repeal Capital Gains Tax

Endorse Initiative No. 2109 – Repeal Capital Gains Tax

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of DirectorsPolicy PositionEndorse Initiative No. 2109 – Repeal Capital Gains TaxMay 28, 2024 The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors agree that Washington is a high-cost state for employers, but the lack of an income tax has historically been a competitive advantage. When lawmakers...

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