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SALINAS VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRECIOUS PETS

Third Annual Legislative Meet Scarlett

Breakfast Continues to BY VICKI AND MARTIN SCHWIRZKE, SERRA VILLAGE

Advance Chamber Mission Meet Scarlett. She is a 6-year-old golden retriever. She is

special because she had to overcome a big obstacle; she came
to us as a rescue when she was about a year old. Scarlett
BY COLLEEN BAILEY, SVCC PRESIDENT & CEO
had undergone two surgeries to remove electrical fencing
that she had eaten. Our friends fostered her, as her owners
had released her to the veterinarian, not wanting to pay to
have surgery done to save her, so we were able to adopt her.
Initially, Scarlett had some behavior issues because of what
she had gone through, but she’s come a long way and is a
very sweet girl.

Share your Precious Pets with us!
Email Laurie.Martin@n2co.com or
phone 272-4620 to contribute.

Congresswoman
Lofgren addresses
the audience

YOUR CHAMBER’S MISSION IS “to build a strong local economy As many attendees noted afterwards, networking
by promoting sound government and an informed membership opportunities before and after the event are one of the most Finding Homes
and community.” Three years ago, your Chamber added a new appreciated benefits of the annual legislative breakfast. Chamber
benefit for members to fulfill that mission: an annual breakfast board leadership and staff were able to talk to many members
focused on government affairs relevant to the Salinas Valley. about their interests and concerns about federal, state, regional,
This “Vision of Valley Vibrancy” event has proven to be popular and local government. These person-to-person conversations
with members and local elected officials. will allow the Chamber to better serve you. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
This year, attendees again heard speakers representing
various branches and levels of government. U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren If you’re interested in
presented her perspective on what’s happening in Congress. government affairs and
California State Sen. John Laird gave an update on what’s politics, your Chamber
happening at the state legislature. He also described some of invites you to participate
his initiatives within his district to solve regional issues and in the monthly Chamber’s Georgina
challenges. Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni Government Relations
outlined important programs and projects based in the D.A.’s office Committee meeting. Contact Colleen Bailey, President/ CEO of the georginaroman.com Roman
that the public often overlooks. And Dennis Donohue presented Chamber, at (831) 751- 7725 or at colleen@SalinasChamber.com (831)287-8626
his priorities for 2025 and beyond as the new Mayor of Salinas. for more information. DRE: 02125202

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