AGC ADVOCACY: SHAPING POLICY
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Repairs or replacement of 554 bridges and overpasses.
337 projects relieving traffic congestion.
453 improvements to public transportation operations and services including buses and rail to increase reliability.
442 projects improving pedes- trian safety.
While SB 1 designated all of
this new funding to transportation uses, transportation agencies and the construction industry knew that we needed to put constitutional protec- tions on the transportation investment. Earlier this year, the legislature put Proposition 69 on the ballot to ensure that all of the revenue generated from SB 1 could only be spent on trans- portation-related purposes and not syphoned away to fund other projects. Te construction industry worked hard to support the proposition, and in June of 2018 Californians overwhelmingly approved (81.33% to 18.67%) Propo- sition 69. Te voters recognized the importance of fixing our roads and bridges and making them safe again. With SB 1 and Prop 69 passed,
the state started funding much needed highway and bridge repairs. Anyone who has driven through California
lately has seen the “your tax dollars at work” signs posted that show construction companies have started doing what they do best. However, there are still those in California who do not think we should be increasing user fees to pay for making our roads safer.
If approved, Prop 6 would repeal the funding for SB 1 and bring to a halt more than 6,500 construction projects in planning or already in progress across the state.
Investing in State’s Infrastructure
In November, voters will once
again be asked if they think we should be investing in our infra- structure. Tis time, it takes the form of Proposition 6. If approved, Prop 6 would repeal the funding for SB 1 and bring to a halt more than 6,500 construction projects in planning or already in progress across the state. With the November election
just around the corner, it’s more important than ever that we let people know how vitally important SB 1 is, not just for the construction industry, but for the safety of
everyone who uses California’s roads, and our future economic development in the state. Polling shows Californians value safe and solid roads, streets, and bridges. Business and civic leaders also understand that transportation infrastructure is the platform on which our economy is built. Te strength of that platform is vital to attracting companies and jobs, increasing spending on vertical construction. So many in our industry have been
doing a great job and are working hard to make sure the public knows to vote no on Prop 6, but we haven’t won the fight yet! Vote NO on Prop 6 to support better roads, safer bridges, traffic relief and economic devel- opment. To strengthen our message and gain more information visit www.
noprop6.com.
AGC Hires New Member Services Regional Director O’Connor brings extensive
AGC of California continues its
expansion of its enhanced regional structure with the recent hiring of Chris O’Connor as the Regional Director for North & Central California. In this role, he assumes regional member services respon- sibilities of more than 442 member companies for the region.
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experience in community relations, intergovernmental affairs and public policy. He has experience partnering with public and private leaders on legislative issues, campaigns and policy efforts and is in a unique position to direct member engagement activities. Before joining AGC of California,
he served as Vice President of Trans- portation, Housing and Community Development for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Tere he provided business leadership, working directly with both public and private leaders throughout the region to help shape transportation infrastructure policies
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