SANTA CLARITA, November 14, 2023 – The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced their endorsement for the re-election of Kathryn Barger for LA County 5th District Supervisor for the March 5, 2024, California primary.
“The SCV Chamber is always at the forefront of advocacy and working with our elected officials to ensure businesses interests are heard, as The Voice of Business,” said Becki Robb, Chair of the SCV Chamber Board. “As the SCV Chamber successfully works on behalf of its members to maintain a healthy and vibrant business climate, we are pleased to endorse Supervisor Barger for her re-election campaign who values our pro-business agenda.”
Dedicated to providing effective, responsive representation to the residents of Los Angeles County, Kathryn began her career in public service as a college intern in the office of former Supervisor Antonovich and rose to become his chief deputy, where she served until her election to the Board of Supervisors in 2016. She both served as Chair of the Board and was reelected for her second term in 2020.
“We have developed a strong working relationship with Supervisor Barger over the last eight years and she has proven to be a reliable and trusted advocate for business,” said Ivan Volschenk, President & CEO of the SCV Chamber. “Given her decades of County service, Kathryn has a strong understanding of the issues and how public policy can positively impact everyday lives. She is a true non-partisan leader who works to bring people together to build community with a commonsense approach to solving issues.”
Kathryn has taken the lead in addressing homelessness in our communities. Her expertise in mental health, economic development, foster care, and public safety have delivered a hands-on and results-driven approach to address the systemic failures causing the crisis. She has led the charge to overhaul our homelessness bureaucracies, expand access to mental health and substance abuse services, as well as growing affordable housing solutions.
The SCV Chamber recognizes the importance of every election in determining the future of our business community and encourages all Santa Clarita Valley residents to get out and vote in the primary and general election. Be on the lookout for the SCV Chamber’s Election Watch 2024 page, which will feature candidate endorsements, upcoming candidate forums, and the Chamber’s official positions on the business-related ballot measures for the 2024 primary and general election.
ABOUT THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The SCV Chamber is the largest business membership organization in the Santa Clarita Valley, representing more than 65,000 member employees. The Chamber serves as “The Voice of Business” working as the SCV’s leading business advocacy organization in the third largest city in the County of Los Angeles. Founded in 1923, the Chamber works to advocate for, educate and connect the business community.
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