LOS ANGELES, CA - December 11, 2024 - The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to the Los Angeles City Council's approval of the Living Wage and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinances.

"The L.A. Area Chamber is deeply disappointed in today's vote to pass the Living Wage Ordinance. This vote jeopardizes jobs, affects workers' economic well-being, and poses risks to the city's future revenue," Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. "Despite this outcome, the Chamber remains committed to advocating for small businesses, many are minority and women-owned, within our neighborhoods and communities who work tirelessly to drive our local economy."

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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. For more information visit www.lachamber.com .