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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution for the Business for Democracy Pledge; (2) Direction to Staff to Transmit a Copy of this Resolution to All Businesses Holding a Current Business License or Business Tax Certificate within the City, Together with a Link to the Business for Democracy Pledge; (3) Direction to Staff to Make Information about the Business for Democracy Pledge Available on the City’s Communication Channels for 60 Days; and (4) Provide Other Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: October 26, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager’s Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/22/2026)
Department Approval: Carissa Smith, Chief Public Affairs and Public Engagement Officer (10/20/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has prepared the following per City Council direction (1) adopt the Resolution for the Business for Democracy Pledge; (2) direct staff to transmit a copy of this Resolution to all businesses holding a current business tax certificate within the City, together with a link to the Business for Democracy Pledge; (3) direct staff to make information about the Business for Democracy Pledge available on the City’s communication channels for 60 days; and (4) provide other direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
At the October 13, 2026 City Council Meeting, Vice Mayor Fish received Council consensus to agendize the support for the National Business for Democracy Pledge. This Pledge is a voluntary public commitment inviting businesses to support democratic principles, including encouraging employee voter participation, publicly opposing obstacles to eligible voters casting ballots, and publicly opposing attempts to p...
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