Advancing business-friendly legislation at all levels

Advocating for business at the city, county and state levels on important issues that affect our business community is our top priority. Local governments look to us as the business voice and through our collaboration with the City’s 10 Point Plan. We have several mediums through which we advocate for the business community, including the Government Affairs Committee. The chamber takes an educated stand on advancing legislation at all levels and advocating for candidates and bills that will shape the future of the business community.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

The GAC is the primary body through which the Chamber establishes a position on advancing motions and legislations at the city, state and federal levels. At every meeting, the committee features not only its members but also representation from the offices of local elected officials, such as our state senator, assemblypersons, county supervisor and city council members. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. Non-investors can attend the GAC meeting as a guest of a committee member a total of two (2) times. Email hbchamber@hbcoc.com to be added to the GAC Platform email list.

Committee Member Eligibility: Any Chamber investor who desires to assist the Chamber in identifying and analyzing legislation, voter initiatives and other government actions that may impact the Huntington Beach business community is welcome to join the committee. Members are required to attend the monthly meeting to maintain their position on the committee.

City Council 2022 - 2023

The residents of Huntington Beach are represented by a seven member, part-time City Council. The City Council establishes policies and priorities for the provision of effective and efficient municipal services. The City Council is the city’s legislative authority and sets the policies under which the city operates. The City Council’s duties include establishing goals and policies, enacting legislation, adopting the city’s operating budget, and appropriating the funds necessary to provide service to the city’s residents, businesses, and visitors.


Huntington Beach’s mayor is selected annually from among the City Council Members and is charged with running the City Council meetings and representing the city throughout the community and region.

Council Members:

OfficeNameTerm Ends
Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Pat Burns 2026
Council Member Casey McKeon 2026
Council Member Dan Kalmick 2024
Council Member Natalie Moser 2024
Council Member Rhonda Bolton 2024
Council Member  Tony Strickland 2026

 

 To view more information about the City Council, CLICK HERE.

About Us

Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business advocacy and networking organization that represents 675+ businesses, employing more than 160,000 employees in Huntington Beach and Orange County.

Contact Us

Phone (714) 536-8888

15744 Goldenwest Street
Building A Room 137-138
Huntington Beach CA, 92648