Welcome to the
Governmental Relations and Advocacy Site
Governmental Relations and Advocacy Site
Arnie and Debbie Corlin
Co-Chair, governmental relations and advocacy
As chair of the committee and your advocate, my goal is to assist business owners in the very challenging, regulated, and over taxed climate of California and Los Angeles.
With your involvement, we plan to educate and empower our members to advocate for all of our benefits on legislation and issues which affect us at the local, state, and federal level. Learn More.
Arnie Corlin is President of Peelian Consulting, a Community Based Public Safety and Telehealth Consulting Firm.
Debbie Corlin is a retired Chief Administrative Officer at UCLA Health and is involved in reimagining healthcare and telehealth beyond video conferencing.
310-308-4511 / [email protected]
Debbie Corlin is a retired Chief Administrative Officer at UCLA Health and is involved in reimagining healthcare and telehealth beyond video conferencing.
310-308-4511 / [email protected]
BizFed Pulse Poll 2025
BizFed's annual data-gathering project helps diagnose critical issues impacting business growth based on the opinions of businesses. Responses determine how they rank policy priorities and map out advocacy work for the year ahead.
*Please provide your input for the 2025 poll here.
This is open to all businesses, including non-members of LASCC.
This is open to all businesses, including non-members of LASCC.
View the past 2024 BizFed Pulse Poll results here.
Metro I-105 Walk AUdit
Arnie attended a walk audit on behalf of LASCC, regarding concerns with the 105 freeway express lanes. The audit included taking a ride with other community member, accompanied by Metro staff starting from Avalon Station. The walk included discussions regarding issues with traffic, noise, and crime around the perimeter of the station.
If you would like to provide feedback regarding the I-105 express lanes, take the survey here.
If you would like to provide feedback regarding the I-105 express lanes, take the survey here.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez's actions are part of the cause of why 67% of residential rental properties in Los Angeles are now corporate owned and becoming less affordable.
Listen to Councilmember Soto-Martinez Here
Listen to Councilmember Soto-Martinez Here
2024 BizFed Future of Business Technology
& Communications Forum
& Communications Forum
2024 BizFed Sacramento Days
It's power in numbers. LASCC teams up with nearly 100 business leaders to advocate on our behalf. Learn More
Our next trip to Sacramento is scheduled for June 2025. Other members of LASCC are welcome to attend. Please contact Arnie or Debbie for more info.
It's power in numbers. LASCC teams up with nearly 100 business leaders to advocate on our behalf. Learn More
Our next trip to Sacramento is scheduled for June 2025. Other members of LASCC are welcome to attend. Please contact Arnie or Debbie for more info.
California's 2024-2025 budget
The Governor's proposed budget for 2024-2025 is $291.5 Billion. California's budget for 2023 was $231 billion.
Click Here to learn more.
Click Here to learn more.
Governor Newsom believes California's budget deficit is projected to be $73 billion,
while many of us believe it's more towards $140 billion.
while many of us believe it's more towards $140 billion.
2025 CA Legislative Calendar
Legislative Calendar (PDF): Click Here - Legislative Calendar (IC): Click Here
Today's Schedule: Click Here
FEBRUARY DEADLINES
- Feb. 17 Presidents' Day
- Feb. 21 Last day for bills to be introduced.
Learn how the proposed 105 FasTrak lanes are another "advancement" of the 105 freeway created to separate the South LA area from other communities when it comes to jobs, housing, and economic opportunity. We have created a presentation to show how Metro and Caltrans are preparing to bypass the South LA community once again. Learn More
Legislative items for 2025 coming soon.
For more information on up-to-date items, visit the member's page.
For more information on up-to-date items, visit the member's page.
BizFed 2024 legislative outcomes
legislation & representatives
Research legislation, elected officials, and their contact information.
Watch hearings live here.
Watch hearings live here.
Learn how to use this site and help advocate for your community!
Open to members and nonmembers.
Please contact Arnie and Debbie if you would like to learn more. Learn more
Open to members and nonmembers.
Please contact Arnie and Debbie if you would like to learn more. Learn more
- Change or recommend new legislation
- Report political & government corruption
- Are you interested in running for office or know anyone that may?
Learn your government employees and politicians compensation here - Transparent California